Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) is moving fast in providing integrated sustainable transport solutions. Qatar Rail announced last week that it was procuring 35 additional trains for the Doha Metro project.
Doha Metro is one of the fastest driverless trains in the world and will be the fastest in the region. It will be able to reach a speed of 100km per hour. The project is one of the most advanced transportation projects in the region.
With the additional procurement, the total number of trains serving the project will rise to 110. The trains will serve to increase the capacity of the metro system, especially when Qatar hosts the FIFA World Cup 2022, which is expected to attract over a million visitors during the tournament. The trains will also serve the future expansion of the Doha Metro lines, which Qatar Rail intends to carry out after the implementation of Phase 1 of the metro project.
Minister of Transport and Communications H E Jassim Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti said: “The Doha Metro project is one of the most important pillars of the comprehensive transport plan that we seek to achieve. The move will enhance the metro networks capacity to transport a large number of individuals, which will in turn support the public transport network.”
The Secretary-General of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, Hassan Al Thawadi, said that Qatar Rail’s projects would undoubtedly contribute to the provision of an exceptional experience for fans and visitors during the FIFA World Cup 2022. This project will not only facilitate their transport between stadiums, places of residence and touristic sites, but it will also provide them world-class services that will enrich their overall experience during this mega event. “Furthermore, this project is considered a crucial pillar that contributes to economic development in the state of Qatar, to meet the community needs, achieve long-term economic diversity and move towards accomplishing Qatar National Vision 2030,” he added.
Qatar Rail Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Eng. Abdulla Abdulaziz Al Subaie said that among the most important goals of the Doha Metro is to provide a rapid transport network with widespread coverage between cities. The increase in the number of trains serving the Doha Metro project will undoubtedly boost the networks capacity and decrease time spent between trips.
Qatar Rail recently announced that the progress of Doha Metro Phase 1 Program now stands at approximately 90 percent. It said that the civil works are substantially completing at all stations.
The MEP and Architectural works are progressing at all stations and the official opening of the network will be in 2020. All in all, the Doha Metro project will provide a comprehensive and seamless transport experience for all visitors in the run up to FIFA 2022 and for citizens and residents alike in the future.
