Doha, Qatar: Qatar Railways Firm (Qatar Rail) has introduced that the Doha Metro and Lusail Tram networks are absolutely ready to welcome and transport followers attending the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025 Finals, happening from December 1 to 18, 2025.
Service hours for each the Doha Metro and Lusail Tram throughout Deember 1 to 18 shall be prolonged on days with late matches to make sure spectators are ready to make use of the Metro for his or her journey again house after the match. This additionally contains metrolink and metroexpress companies. Moreover, Park and Journey services can be found at chosen stations, permitting followers to park their automobiles and proceed their journeys by way of the metro.
The Park and Journey services at Schooling Metropolis won’t be out there on days with matches within the adjoining stadium. The “Park and Journey” facility at Lusail QNB stations won’t be out there all through the event, with the power at Qatar College out there as an alternative.
To satisfy the elevated demand through the tournaments, Qatar Rail stated that 6-car trains will function on the Purple Line, 110 complete trains of the Doha Metro fleet shall be in service throughout peak hours to make sure clean passenger stream.
Qatar Rail additionally stated that it has deployed devoted upkeep groups on its numerous services. All stations have undergone an intensive course of to make sure they’re able to obtain a a lot larger variety of passengers than typical. Extra upkeep groups shall be stationed all through the community to supply speedy response capabilities and tackle any emergencies.
Qatar Rail has additionally put in extra wayfinding signage throughout key metro stations straight linked to the event venues. Educated employees shall be deployed to information passengers and followers inside stations and on trains, and to supply extra assist for passengers with disabilities.
Educated occasion groups can even be deployed at stadium stations and different key stations, the place the best footfall is predicted throughout match days, together with devoted ticketing desks to fulfil the excessive demand through the event days.
On this event, Chief of Technique and Enterprise Growth at Qatar Rail Ajlan Eid Al Enazi stated, “We stay up for welcoming followers of the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025 Finals aboard the Doha Metro and Lusail Tram, making certain an distinctive journey expertise. In coordination with our companions in related entities, we’re working to ensure clean and handy journeys for followers all through the match days. The Metro has develop into a key a part of the fan expertise throughout main sporting occasions, and we stay absolutely dedicated to making sure seamless crowd motion, prioritizing passenger security, and elevating each side of the fan journey throughout our networks.”
The 2025 FIFA Arab Cup will happen throughout six stadiums: Lusail, Ahmad bin Ali, Al Bayt, Schooling Metropolis, Khalifa Worldwide, and Stadium 974.
5 stadiums are conveniently situated inside strolling distance from the closest metro station, together with Stadium 974 by way of Ras Bu Abboud Station, Schooling Metropolis Stadium by way of Schooling Metropolis Station, Ahmad bin Ali Stadium by way of Al Riffa – Mall of Qatar Station, Khalifa Worldwide Stadium by way of Sport Metropolis Station, Lusail Stadium by way of Lusail QNB Station.
In the meantime, Al Bayt Stadium shall be related via a devoted shuttle bus service from Lusail QNB Station.
The FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025 will characteristic its remaining three matches, the FIFA Derby of the Americas, the FIFA Challenger Cup, and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Closing, at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium on December 10, 13, and 17.
Relating to Lusail Tram companies, The Orange Line will function solely between Legtaifiya and Al Wessil stations. The Pink Line service will function as typical, and the Turquoise Line won’t be in service due security necessities round Lusail Stadium and Lusail Boulevard.
To facilitate the T100 Triathlon occasion being held in Lusail from December 10 to 14, Pink Line companies will function solely between Legtaifiya and Tarfat South station through the occasions when the races are on
To make sure a clean expertise for followers, residents, and vacationers through the Arab Cup, A 24/7 buyer contact centre will guarantee steady assist to guests and residents searching for data and/or help. Our Buyer Service Centre 105 will implement a sturdy preparedness plan centered on scalability, multilingual assist, and speedy response. Prospects also can join with us on WhatsApp 44433105.
To additionally guarantee fan security, Qatar Rail advises clients to plan their journeys upfront, arrive early at stations to keep away from congestion, and comply with directions from customer support employees at stations and aboard trains. Service updates guiding followers to stadiums shall be displayed on digital screens inside stations and trains all through the occasion.
Qatar Rail’s customer support staff, representing various nationalities and languages, has undergone specialised coaching to assist followers through the tournaments throughout the Doha Metro and Lusail Tram networks. Followers can even get pleasure from quite a lot of retail experiences at metro stations, together with F&B shops, mini-marts, pharmacies, sportswear outlets, and different native and worldwide manufacturers.
For the newest service updates, followers are inspired to comply with Qatar Rail’s official social media channels, use the Qatar Rail cellular app, or contact the Buyer Service Centre by calling 105.
The Doha Metro has develop into an integral a part of the fan expertise throughout main sporting occasions, and Qatar Rail stays is dedicated to making sure seamless crowd motion and prioritizing passenger security throughout its networks.
