SETTORE TRASPORTI - Dubai Metro

 

La metropolitana di Dubai e' il cuore pulsante della mobilita' urbana, con una rete moderna ed efficiente che trasporta quotidianamente milioni di passeggeri. Per garantire la sicurezza di questa infrastruttura strategica, dal 2021 la Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) ha avviato una collaborazione con Hochiki Europe.

Attraverso il supporto del partner locale Dafoos Fire and Security, i sistemi antincendio Hochiki sono stati integrati nella rete metropolitana, diventando un elemento essenziale delle sue operazioni quotidiane.

 

 

L’importanza della metropolitana di Dubai e' emersa con forza durante la festivita' dell’Eid Al Fitr (30 marzo - 1 aprile 2025), quando la sola metropolitana ha trasportato oltre 2 milioni di passeggeri in tre giorni, su un totale di 6 milioni di utenti del trasporto pubblico.

Durante le ore di punta, la rete puo' contare su una flotta di 129 treni, con circa 50 convogli operativi contemporaneamente sulle linee Rossa e Verde per gestire l’elevato afflusso di viaggiatori.

 

 

Dal 2021, Dafoos Fire and Security cura l’installazione e la manutenzione dei sistemi antincendio Hochiki all’interno della metropolitana. In particolare, i rilevatori di fumo SOC-E3 sono stati installati nelle cabine dei treni, garantendo un monitoraggio continuo e affidabile anche in condizioni ambientali complesse, come temperature elevate, presenza di sabbia, polvere e umidita'.

Questi dispositivi hanno dimostrato la loro efficacia nella protezione quotidiana di milioni di passeggeri, confermandosi un elemento critico della strategia di sicurezza della rete.

 

Uno sguardo al futuro

 

La crescita della rete non si ferma: entro il 2029 e' previsto il completamento della Linea Blu, che aggiungera' 30 chilometri e colleghera' nuove aree strategiche della citta'.

Si stima che questa espansione portera' un incremento significativo nel numero di passeggeri, richiedendo quindi un’estensione dei sistemi Hochiki, per mantenere gli standard di sicurezza anche in una rete metropolitana in continua evoluzione.

 

 

 

The Dubai Metro forms the very arteries of this vibrant city with its efficient network carrying millions of passengers daily. Since 2021, a crucial element in ensuring the safety and reliability of this vital infrastructure has been the steadfast partnership between the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Hochiki Europe. Through their collaboration with local experts Dafoos Fire and Security, Hochiki's innovative fire safety systems have been an integral part of the Metro's operations, silently safeguarding commuters as they navigate their daily lives.

 

The significance of the Dubai Metro was clearly demonstrated during the recent Eid Al Fitr holiday period (March 30 to April 1, 2025), where it played a crucial role in facilitating movement across the city. Over these three days, the Dubai Metro alone carried an impressive 2.43 million passengers out of the total 6.39 million users across all of Dubai's public transport modes. This highlights the continued reliance on the Metro for navigating the city, even during peak celebratory periods.

 

The operation and maintenance of the Dubai Metro Red and Green lines are currently managed by Keolis-MHI, a joint venture led by Keolis, under a long-term contract awarded by the RTA.

During peak hours, the Dubai Metro ensures efficient service by operating a significant portion of its 129-train fleet. While the precise number on the tracks at any given peak time varies, around 50 trains are typically deployed across the Red and Green lines to manage the high passenger volumes.

 

For Hochiki Europe, ensuring the safety of this extensive network relies on their partnership with Dafoos Fire and Security. Dafoos Fire and Security is responsible for the installation and ongoing maintenance of the Hochiki fire safety system since 2021. Since the initial installation of the Hochiki life safety Hochiki’s SOC-E3 smoke detectors within the metro cabins, consistently and effectively protect the metro whilst operating under tough environmental conditions such as high temperatures, sandy and dusty conditions and fluctuating humidity.

 

 

Despite these environmental factors, the collaboration between Dafoos Fire and Security and Hochiki Europe has proven successful in maintaining reliable fire detection capabilities on the Dubai Metro. The SOC-E3 smoke detectors have played a critical role in safeguarding the millions of passengers who utilise the service daily, as evidenced by the significant ridership during events like the recent Eid Al Fitr.

 

Looking towards the future, the planned Blue Line, slated for completion by 2029, will add another 30 kilometres to the network and connect key new areas. This expansion is expected to significantly increase the daily ridership, potentially adding hundreds of thousands of passengers. Consequently, this new line will necessitate a substantial increase in the number of Hochiki's SOC-E3 detectors to ensure the safety of Dubai's expanding metro network.