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Kuwait City Metro

Kuwait

1970 - 1970
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The Kuwait Metro is a large-scale greenfield transportation initiative to develop an integrated rapid transit network to enhance public mobility between outer urban areas and Kuwait City’s center.
The Kuwait Metro project envisions “transforming Kuwait City into a modern, connected and accessible urban center”. This vision aligns with the vision of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, which is transforming Kuwait into a commercial and financial center.
It tends to integrate seamlessly with other public transportation modes, aiming at alleviating traffic congestion, promoting economic growth, establishing an authority dedicated for oversight, and involving the private sector in its development and implementation.

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Besides, Kuwait Metro enhances social connectivity by providing affordable, fast, and accessible transportation, particularly benefiting individuals with special needs, while supporting urban expansion. Environmentally, it reduces energy consumption and lowers carbon emissions, contributing to a more sustainable and eco-friendly urban mobility system.
To implement this vision, a master system plan was developed. This plan includes the design and construction of multiple metro lines, integration with bus and tram networks, and the establishment of park-and-ride facilities, such as the key station at Bayan.
Kuwait Metro will cover major areas including Hawalli, Salmiya, Kheitan, Farwaniya, and the central business district. Spanning 160 kilometers, with 44.8 kilometers of the track running underground, and 68 stations with key stops at universities, malls, and sports arenas.
All city residents are to benefit from the Kuwait Metro project by providing an affordable, fast, and accessible transportation option, particularly improving mobility for individuals with special needs.
The Ministry of Communications leads the metro project, working alongside the Kuwait Overland Transport Union (KOTU), which has confirmed the accuracy of the metro lines but expressed uncertainty about the feasibility of tram lines. Besides, the Partnerships Technical Bureau (PTB) oversaw the public-private partnership (PPP) strategy, managed feasibility studies, coordinated procurement, and facilitated collaboration between government and private sector partners. Further, a consortium comprising Al Dashti, INECO (Ingeniería y Economía del Transporte), and Kuwait United Development conducted feasibility studies and developed the master plan.

Originally proposed in 2008, the project was structured to be implemented over five phases. Phase One included a 50-kilometer segment with 27 stations, approximately the third underground. Subsequent phases are planned to expand to the full 160-kilometer network. The project serves as a model for future public transportation initiatives in Kuwait.

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