Doha Metro
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| Owner | Qatar Rail | ||
| Locale | Doha | ||
| Transit type | Rapid transit | ||
| Number of lines | 2 (under construction) 2 (planned) |
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| Number of stations | 61 (under construction) 24 (planned) |
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| Headquarters | Doha | ||
| Website | Qatar Rail | ||
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| Operation will start | 2019 | ||
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| System length | 163.8 km (101.8 mi) (under construction) 48.1 km (29.9 mi) (planned) |
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The Doha Metro is a planned rapid transit system in Qatar's capital city that is scheduled to become operational by the end of 2019. It will have four lines with an approximate overall length of 300 km and 100 stations. It will be an integral component of the larger Qatar Rail network, which will include a long-distance rail for passengers and freight, linking Qatar to the GCC, and Lusail's city local light rail transit (LRT).
Construction of the Doha Metro officially began with a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of Msheireb station, which will act as the hub for not only the Metro but also entire Qatar Rail network. Throughout early 2013, Qatar Rail submitted tenders to various international firms to construct sections of Phase 1, corresponding to the Red and Green Lines. In mid-May, Italian firm Salini Impregilo was awarded to manage the construction of the Red Line North segment, running from Msheireb to Al Khor North. In June, it was revealed that QDVC and Porr were successful in their bids to lead the building of the Red Line South segment and Green Line, respectively. Fifteen tunnel boring machines will be used for the project from the German company Herrenknecht.
The Doha Metro will ultimately consist of four lines opening in phases beginning in 2019 with an eventual completion date of 2026. The Red, Green and Gold Lines will radiate out from a central interchange at Msheireb in Downtown Doha, with the Blue Line providing a semi-orbital service.
Consisting of 4 lines, the Doha Metro Phase 1 is implemented by multiple Joint Ventures involving Local and International contractors. Qatar Rail has previously specified that consortiums looking to build different parts of the network should partner with a Qatari firm, which has led to companies such as Qatar Building Company, Galfar Al-Misnad Engineering, Al Darwish and HBK Contracting all picking up work alongside international bidders.
Red Line North (Underground): The Red Line North starts from Msheireb station in the South to Al Khor in the North. Seven underground stations are proposed along this route up to Doha Golf Club, from where it will be over the ground to reach Al Khor. A Joint Venture (JV) led by Italy’s Salini Impregilo, South Korea’s S.A.K Engineering and Construction, and Galfar Al Misnad has been chosen as the D&B contractor.
Red Line North (Elevated & at-grade): A Joint Venture (JV) consortium comprising Korea’s Lotte Engineering & Construction, Rizzani de Eccher of Italy and Redco of Qatar has been chosen as the D&B contractor.
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