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Dubai Metro back on track after 'technical glitch'

Wednesday, 29 May 2019 at 11:17

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Services on Dubai Metro's Red Line is back on track following a "technical malfunction" on Wednesday.

In a Tweet, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said the technical glitch between Rashidiya and GGICO stations on Dubai Metro's Red Line has been resolved.

📢 Metro status update: The technical malfunction on the #DubaiMetro Red Line between Rashidiya and GGICO stations has been resolved. Thank you for your cooperation.
— Dubai Metro (@DubaiMetro) May 29, 2019

Several morning commuters took to social media to report the delays.

Hey @DubaiMetro Trains stationary at Rashidiya. Any updates? When will the technical issue be fixed? @rta_dubai #DubaiMetro #DubaiCommute
— Stephen Marriott (@stephenmarriott) May 29, 2019

Platform full at Rashidiya metro station. Technical issue with trains #rta_dubai #commute #DubaiMetro pic.twitter.com/tI3vOTJJt0
— Stephen Marriott (@stephenmarriott) May 29, 2019

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