{"id":37931,"date":"2025-07-25T10:00:50","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T10:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/?p=37931"},"modified":"2025-07-25T10:00:50","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T10:00:50","slug":"air-conditioning-upgrade-completed-on-red-and-green-lines-of-dubai-metro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/air-conditioning-upgrade-completed-on-red-and-green-lines-of-dubai-metro\/","title":{"rendered":"Air Conditioning Upgrade Completed on Red and Green Lines of Dubai Metro"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Users of <strong>Dubai Metro<\/strong> can expect cooler journeys this summer thanks to a major upgrade by Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The system overhaul focused on <strong>improving air conditioning and ventilation across stations and car parks along the Red and Green Lines<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Temperatures across the Metro network are now being maintained at a steady 24-25\u00b0C, a key improvement considering that outdoor temperatures in Dubai can reach over 40\u00b0C during summer months.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30223\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_1214722348.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_1214722348.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_1214722348-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_1214722348-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_1214722348-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This upgrade is part of the largest AC and ventilation overhaul in the Metro\u2019s history, targeting <strong>876 ventilation assets at 14 stations and two car parks along the Red Line<\/strong> \u2014 all carried out without affecting daily train operations.<\/p>\n<p>Previously,\u00a0RTA had overhauled 261 units across 13 other stations. With Metro doors opening every two to four minutes and high passenger volumes, managing internal temperatures is essential to ensure consistent comfort on platforms and inside cabins.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15140\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/shutterstock_2244374527.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/shutterstock_2244374527.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/shutterstock_2244374527-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/shutterstock_2244374527-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/shutterstock_2244374527-64x32.jpg 64w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/shutterstock_2244374527-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/shutterstock_2244374527-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The recent upgrade included replacing and refurbishing components such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Air handling units<\/li>\n<li>Fan coil units<\/li>\n<li>Chilled water pumps<\/li>\n<li>Extract and smoke extract fans<\/li>\n<li>Pressurisation units<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additional work covered deep cleaning, bearing and cooling coil replacements, and dynamic balancing \u2014 all aimed at restoring systems to their original design performance. The <strong>10-month upgrade programme was carried out during night shifts and off-peak hours<\/strong> to keep stations running smoothly.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-37932\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2119461017.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2119461017.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2119461017-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2119461017-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2119461017-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This project is part of the RTA\u2019s strategic plan, which focuses on passenger comfort, operational efficiency, and long-term infrastructure sustainability. <strong>Phase Three will address remaining ventilation components and critical rooms across the Red Line<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Alongside this upgrade, Dubai continues to improve public transport across the board. Just this week, <a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/free-wi-fi-now-available-on-all-259-intercity-buses-from-dubai\"><strong>free Wi-Fi was introduced on all intercity buses<\/strong><\/a> departing from the city \u2014 part of ongoing efforts to make daily commutes more efficient and convenient.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Users of Dubai Metro can expect cooler journeys this summer thanks to a major upgrade by Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The system overhaul focused on improving air conditioning and ventilation across stations and car parks along the Red and Green Lines. 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