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Doha Metro

Doha, Qatar

2012 - Ongoing
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Project Description

Approach Words: Integrated City, Sustainability, Urban Livability

Public Policy Instruments: Organization, Physical Intervention, Planning

Doha Metro is an underground and elevated rail network of 75 trains, running across the city and suburbs of Doha1. Expected for completion by 2026, it will run along 300 km through four lines across the city2. The metro project responds to the Qatar National Vision 2030i and played a significant role as an efficient transportation system during the World Cup in 2022. Doha metro is part of the larger integrated public transport system of Qatar, and seeks to improve the quality of life for residents and its visitors3. It promotes economic growth both nationally and within cities, as it aims to enable the faster, more affordable, and more effective flow of goods and services into and out of the city4.

Title: Doha Metro route map.

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Title: Doha Metro guiding network map.

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Title: The underground infrastructure implementation of the Doha Metro.

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Title: One of the metro lines stop station underground.

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Stated as one of the fastest driverless metro systems in the world, the Doha metro is able to reach a speed of 100km per hour5. The metro became operational in 20196, running across 76 km7 with three lines and 37 stations, with a capacity of 8,000 passengers per hour for each line8.

The red line consists of 18 stations, with a total length of 40 km and connects Al Wakra in the south to Lusail in the north, via the Hamad International Airport9. The green line runs along 22 km, with 11 stations, from Al Riffa to Al Mansoura, while the gold line is 14 km in length and connects Ras Bu Abboud to Al Aziziyah through 11 stations10.

The blue line, expected to be completed by 2026, is a 17.5 km long semi-circular line along a length of 17.5 km with 4 stations, linking West Bay and Airport city north areas along the main C-Ring road11.

Owner/Developer (Public)

Qatar Rail30

Consultant/Designer

Qatar Rail 31

Funder

Qatar Development Bank (QDB)32

Contractor/Implementer

DB Engineering & Consulting33

Webuild34

QDVC35

Owner/Developer (Public)

Qatar Rail30

Contractor/Implementer

DB Engineering & Consulting33

Webuild34

QDVC35

Funder

Qatar Development Bank (QDB)32

Consultant/Designer

Qatar Rail 31

The Doha metro project is part of the larger transportation plan for Qatar, which consists of long distance and freight links between Qatar and other countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)12. The plan also consists of the Lusail tram project, connected to the Doha metro, and providing intra city transportation in Lusail13.

The Doha metro project has been under implementation over two key phases:

  • First Phase [2011-2019]: Qatar Rail was given the mandate to design and develop the country’s rail network14, and the implementation of the phase one composed of red, green, gold lines15.
  • Second Phase [2019-2026]: It is set to feature 70 new stations16, as well as expand the existing stations17. The development of phase two also consists of the development of an additional blue line with other lines expansion18.

The project is initiated and developed by Qatar Rail19, a state-owned railway company, responsible for the design and development of the country’s rail network20 21. It is funded by Qatar Development Bank (QDB)22. Additionally, contracting services were also rendered from DB Engineering & Consulting23, Webuild24, QDVC25, PORR26 and Al Jaber Engineering27. The red line is implemented in two parts, north and south line, where the overall estimated project cost is $36bn28. The metro network is being operated and maintained by RKH Qitarat29.

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