DOHA, QATAR (Metro Rail News) – Six years in the making, Qatar’s first-ever underground railway system Doha Metro service ever has opened to the public in Qatar’s capital, Doha, on May 8, 2019, as the Gulf country readies for the 2022 football World Cup.
This is the city’s first underground railway system which has been eagerly anticipated by the people.
Doha commuters turned out to enjoy a first ride on the metro network.
People are very excited because this is like a lot of comfort for them, especially for people who work in West Bay.
Doha Metro is one of the fastest driverless trains in the world and offers a VIP section as well as family and general sections. SHOWKAT SHAFI/AL JAZEERA
Passengers were happily snapping pictures and taking videos of their first metro ride in Doha. SHOWKAT SHAFI/AL JAZEERA
The 40km line will in the future also connect to Hamad International Airport SHOWKAT SHAFI/AL JAZEERA
Future phases will involve the completion of the Red line and the opening of two more lines, the Green and Gold.[Showkat Shafi/Al Jazeera] AL JAZEERA
The complete Red Line runs from al-Wakrah stadium to Lusail stadium, two of the venues that will host games during the 2022 World Cup. SHOWKAT SHAFI/AL JAZEERA
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The Metro will link stadiums where the 2022 FIFA World Cup will be played. SHOWKAT SHAFI/AL JAZEERA
Residents were excited to be the first to ride the Doha Metro. SHOWKAT SHAFI/AL JAZEERA
The Doha metro is running mostly underground across the city of Doha.SHOWKAT SHAFI/AL JAZEERA
Qatar Rail has signed agreements with local transport companies such as Mowasalat and Careem Qatar to offer fare promotions for Doha Metro passengers. SHOWKAT SHAFI/AL JAZEERA
Standard Travel Cards can be purchased from self service Travel Card Vending Machines (TVMs) at all Doha Metro stations. SHOWKAT SHAFI/AL JAZEERA
Three different types of travel cards are available for the Doha Metro – Limited Use, Standard and Gold. SHOWKAT SHAFI/AL JAZEERA
The Doha Metro Red Line is now operational, with 13 stations open – starting at al-Qassar, running through Doha’s business district, along the coast then south to the city of al-Wakrah – 8 am to 11 pm, Sunday to Thursday.
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The Red Line will run 40km from al-Wakra in the south to Lusail City in the north once it’s fully operational. It will also connect Hamad International Airport to the capital’s downtown.
Three lines (Red, Green and Gold lines) are expected to be fully operational by 2020. A blue line is planned, as is a tram network in Lusail City and a long distance rail network connecting various other cities in Qatar.
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