Solar-powered buses aim to revolutionize public transportation in Dubai.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled the Rail Bus, a modernizing, green transportation solution, at the World Government Summit on February 10, 2025. The innovative, efficient, and sustainable urban mobility solution will transform public transit in the city with its impressive speed and eco-friendly design.
Salient Features of the Rail Bus
| Maximum Speed | 100km/hr |
| Passenger Capacity | 40 passengers per journey |
| Dimensions | 11.5 meters in length, 2.65 meters in width |
| Power Source | Solar panels integrated into the bridge infrastructure |
The primary objectives of the Rail Bus are to revolutionize traffic flow and decrease congestion on the roads. With sustainability in focus, the Rail Bus will be solar-powered, aligning with Dubai’s mission of introducing smart and environmentally responsible mobility solutions. The vehicle will be manufactured using recyclable materials.
This capsule-shaped, sleek vehicle will operate on elevated tracks equipped with solar panels, generating the required electricity. This lightweight and flexible infrastructure design will minimize maintenance costs and optimize efficiency.
This transit innovation tackles several key urban challenges. Some significant aspects of urban mobility that the Rail Bus will have an impact on include the following —
- Lowers traffic congestion
- Offers a cost-effective public transportation option
- Backs environmental sustainability
- Improves Dubai’s smart mobility network
- Improve first and last-mile connectivity
In January 2024, the RTA signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Rail Bus developers to conceptualize and construct the Rail Bus. This collaboration has developed from concept to reality, demonstrating Dubai’s quick implementation of green transport solutions. However, the exact launch date has not been announced.
The project will create new benchmarks in urban mobility. It represents an ideal blend of innovation and practicality and offers a sustainable, high-speed public transport solution that promises to reshape urban transportation facilities.
