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November 18, 2014

Dubai opens its first tram line

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The car-loving Mideast commercial hub of Dubai has opened its first tram line, enticing would-be riders with air-conditioned stations and a premium section on its sleek cars for big-spending commuters.

The 6.6-mile street-level line opened to the public on Wednesday morning following a fireworks-studded inauguration the previous evening. It aims to provide alternatives to driving along Dubai's rapidly developing southwestern coast.


 
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