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Insulated roller shutters manufactured for advanced rail system

The Dubai Metro Red Line, at 52.1 kilometres (32.4 mi), is the world's longest driverless single metro line. The planning of the metro was in response to a rapidly growing population and severe traffic congestion to relieve motor traffic and provide infrastructure for additional development.

The challenge

The Hart contract to manufacture over 200 industrial roller shutters to Dubai Metro, one of the most advanced urban rail systems in the world, was secured through the Al-Futtaim Group, who in turn were awarded by Chadwick Technology Group. Hart not only manufactured the doors but provided training to JT Metro JV, Dubai Metro Project.

Project / doors required

200 insulated roller shutters, both fire rated and non-fire rated

Project challenges

Connectivity

Connect to external systems

Advanced specification

Unique technical capabilities

Reliable construction

High quality design to minimise repair needs

The solution

Manufacture over 200 insulated roller shutters, both fire rated and non-fire rated for the Jebel Ali, Rashidiya and Al Qusais train depots. The shutters are designed to work in very sophisticated and complex systems including depot protection when driver-less trains are in operation.

The success

This was Harts largest export order to date and came on the back of large orders for Hart products for Heathrow’s T5 and the international railway terminal at St. Pancras. Once again Hart successfully delivered on a large scale project due to the engineering knowledge and project management experience.

The review

“You have shown a high level of technical competence and professionalism in dealing firstly with the lengthy approval process, mainly due to the critical importance of the shutters for the automated operation of the Metro system, and secondly with the various site issues that invariably arrive on a project of this scale and fast track nature.”

Peter W Mansell, Project Director, Chadwick SEC