“Since its launch in September 2009, the Dubai Metro has served approximately 1.56 billion riders across 2.6 million journeys. With an on-time departure rate of 99.7 per cent, the Dubai Metro ranks among the world’s top mass transit systems.” His remarks came during an inspection tour of Dubai Metro Route 2020. The Dh11 billion project, linking seven stations, extends 15km on the Red Line from the Jebel Ali Metro Station to the Expo 2020 Station. On his arrival at the Jebel Ali Metro Station, Shaikh Hamdan was welcomed by Mattar Mohammad Al Tayer, director-general and chairman of the board of executive directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).