Doha, Qatar: The Minister of Transport HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani has introduced the opening of the brand new Turquoise line on the Lusail Tram community, marking a major growth of town’s public transportation system.
This addition is a part of the Ministry’s complete plan to develop an built-in, environment friendly, public transportation system that includes cutting-edge know-how and sustainable practices.
The Minister accompanied by HE Dr. Abdulla bin Abdulaziz AlSubaie, Managing Director and CEO of Qatar Railways Firm (Qatar Rail), toured a number of stations alongside the Turquoise Line, the Operations Management Heart (OCC), and upkeep amenities on the Tram Depot positioned west of Lusail Metropolis.
Throughout his go to, he was briefed on the newest updates in operations and the important thing position of the OCCand superior upkeep amenities in guaranteeing the protected operation of the tram and offering a seamless and dependable journey expertise for Lusail Metropolis’s residents in addition to guests.
The Minister inaugurating the community stated stated: “We’re happy to announce the graduation of operations for the Turquoise Line inside the Lusail Tram community. This step aligns with the Ministry’s plans to offer an built-in and environmentally pleasant public transportation system that makes use of the newest technological developments and adopts the perfect sustainable practices within the discipline. The operation of the Turquoise Line ensures the availability of protected and dependable transportation providers for the residents and guests of Lusail Metropolis all year long, whereas facilitating entry to key locations inside the metropolis.”
Display grap from Qatar rails web site, showcasing the extent of the brand new Turquoise line in Lusail Tram community.
The opening of the Turquoise Line introduces the Lusail QNB interchange station, which now operates alongside Legtaifiya station.
The listing of Turquoise Line stations which have began operations contains: Lusail QNB, Al Yasmeen, Fox Hills – South, Downtown Lusail, Al Khayl Road, Fox Hills – North, Crescent Park – North, Rawdat Lusail, Erkiyah and Lusail Stadium. The Grand Masjed station can be operational at a later date with an announcement forthcoming.
The Turquoise Line will present dependable, quick entry for each residents and guests to Lusail Metropolis all through the busy days, connecting them to numerous key locations inside the metropolis.
Lusail tram community extends to cowl 19 kilometers of routes, providing inexpensive and environment-friendly transport to 25 stations all through 4 line programs: Pink, Orange, Purple, and Turquoise.
The tram community operates every day from 5am to 1:30am on weekdays, besides on Friday from 2pm to 1:30am.
Qatar Rail emphasizes the significance of adhering to visitors indicators, indicators, and pedestrian security pointers to make sure a safe journey setting for all customers.
Doha Metro and Lusail tram has beforehand introduced that it’ll lengthen a promotional fee of 30-day metro go permitting limitless rides till April 2025.
The provide is on the market at a superb low cost fee of QR99.
The metropass promotion was initially legitimate till December 31, 2024, however it has been prolonged for further 4 months, providing residents and public transport customers the flexibleness of selecting to transition to a greener environmentally pleasant and inexpensive mode of transportation.
The 30-Day provide is legitimate for limitless rides for 30 consecutive calendar days from the date you first faucet the cardboard on the gate.
Commuters are suggested to think about using public transport as an alternative of different technique of transportation.
Not solely they’ll have the ability to scale back their carbon footprint but in addition have an opportunity at traversing town from a unique perspective and catch a wholesome dose of daylight.
