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National Projects in Qatar

DOHA METRO PROJECT

Doha metro is an 85-KM railway network in 3. The freight rail link based on the GCC rail
Qatar. The railway will include an east coast and Doha expressway studies
link, a high-speed link, a freight link and a 4. The Doha Metro Network based on the
light rail system. The railway will serve suburb Qatar Transport Master Plan
of Doha and developments such as Lusail, 5. Light rail / people mover networks, such as
Education city and West Bay. Lusail, Education City and Westbay
Project Type: Railway
Project Duration From: Q1 2010 Estimated A consolidated railway network will be based
To: Q1 2015 Estimated. on state-of-the-art; safe and environment-friendly
Company: Deutsche Bahn, one of the worlds design technology that will fit the needs of Qatar
leading railway services company. while ensuring a close link with the local culture
Schedule: The project is Under Construction.
Estimated Value: 3bn USD.

The Railways Project consists of the following:
1.The east coast rail link, a passenger and
freight railway linking Ras Laffan and
Mesaieed via Doha
2. The high speed link between the New Doha
International Airport, Doha City Center, and
Kingdom of Bahrain via the planned causeway
bridge

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