Dubai’s Crown Prince, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has issued Resolution No. (53) of 2023, amending regulations governing railways in the emirate.
The resolution focuses on the roles and responsibilities of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai, particularly in planning, designing, and developing the public railway network.
In a tweet on Sunday, the Dubai Media Office said: “As per the amendments, the RTA Dubai is tasked with defining the requirements, procedures, controls, standards and specifications applied by its Safety Regulatory Entity, as well as the requirements, procedures and controls necessary for issuing the certificates specified in this resolution by the Rail Agency of the RTA and the Safety Regulatory Entity.”
“Resolution No. (53) of 2023 also tasks the RTA Dubai with ensuring that certificates issued by the Rail Agency of the RTA and the Safety Regulatory Entity are free from any conflict of interest. These certificates will be issued independently from the owners, operators, contractors and any other individuals or entities covered by the provisions of this resolution,” it added.
.@HamdanMohammed issues resolution amending regulations governing railways in Dubai.
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— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) July 24, 2023
The resolution also emphasizes the RTA’s cooperation and coordination with relevant authorities in Dubai and neighboring emirates to integrate railway and transportation systems effectively.
Further, the Rail Agency of the RTA will play a key role in proposing policies, plans, and programs for the railway network’s development and design. They will supervise their implementation after approval.
The new resolution also modifies penalties, administrative measures, and fees related to the Rail Agency, replacing certain articles and tables from the previous resolution. It will take effect upon its publication in the Official Gazette.
