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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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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Qatar Rail announces 300 air-conditioned bus shelters, metrolink to The Pearl
As summer comes to an end, Qatar Rail has announced it’s setting up 300 air-conditioned bus stops around Doha, plus a new metrolink service. Although the hottest months are on…
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Doha Metro reopens after months of closure
Doha Metro finally begins to welcome passengers following months of closure. Doha News’ Farah Gomaa hopped onboard to take a look at the precautions installed across the system.
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Some 600,000 people a day expected to use Doha Metro by 2021
Qatar Rail's forecasts suggest that roughly one out of every 10 residents will take a round-trip journey by rail each day, assuming the country’s population growth slows to 5 percent annually over the coming years.
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Major traffic diversions going up on Al Sadd St. for Doha Metro
The diversions specifically affect the road between Mohamed Bin Al Qasim St. (past Royal Plaza) and Al Waab, and will be in place until 2018.
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Qatar Rail: Doha Metro 16% complete
All 21 of the tunnel boring machines will be deployed next year as Qatar Rail continues to build out the country's transportation network.
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Al Sadd St. shopkeepers despair over upcoming road closures
In order to build Al Saad Metro station, Qatar Rail's planned "traffic diversion" will lead to the loss of service roads and parking for many businesses on the street.
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Doha Metro project moves forward as $8.4 billion in contracts awarded
Qatar Railways, the state rail company, has awarded design and build contracts on four major sections for Phase 1 of the Doha Metro, totaling $8.4 billion (QR30 billion) and to…
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