Qatar Rail Archives

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News

Shift in attitude: Majority say likely to use metro following World Cup experience

Millions used the metro system during the World Cup. The metro quickly became a fan favourite during the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, and not just because of the…

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Doha Metro ‘on track’ to deploy 110 trains for 21 hours daily during World Cup

Doha Metro will play a crucial role in the tournament transport connecting fans and visitors to stadia and important destinations in Qatar. Qatar Rail will deploy 110 metro trains and…

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Plans to connect Qatar and Saudi by rail ‘back on track’

Not too long ago, Saudi Arabia had threatened to dig a canal in a bid to geographically isolate Qatar, after it failed to do so politically. Relations between Qatar and…

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News

Millions of passengers opt for Doha Metro during FIFA Arab Cup

Millions of people chose the more sustainable transportation option during the FIFA Arab Cup. Over 2.5 million passengers used the Doha Metro during the FIFA Arab Cup between 30 November…

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News

More than half a million Corniche visitors use Doha Metro within days

Hundreds of thousands of people rushed to Doha Metro to access the Corniche St. during the temporary closure period. Around 680,000 passengers have used the Doha Metra to reach the…

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Photos

Qatar’s first metro stations are taking shape

Qatar Rail has shared photos of work at some of the 37 metro stations being built for the first phase of the project, revealing glass facades, sweeping roofs and elegant vaulted ceilings.