Doha Metro, Qatar
Key Data:
Name
Doha Metro
Location
Doha city, State of Qatar
Population
998,651 (2008)
Length
300km
Number of Lines
Four
Number of Stations
98
Cost
€2bn (approximately)
Conceptual Design Consultants
Qatari Diar and Deutsche Bahn
Owner
Qatar Railways Development Company (QRDC) (Qatari Diar 51%, DB International 49% JV)
Project Manager for Passenger Rail Station Box
Mace International
Special Characteristics:
First metro in Qatar
Eco-friendly and technologically advanced rail system
Project Timeline:
Project Announced
January 2008
Preliminary Study Completed
June 2008
QRDC JV Agreement Signed
November 2009
Detailed Design Starts
Early 2010
International Tenders Release
End of 2010 (expected)
Construction Starts
Early 2011
Phase 1 Opening Date
2016 (expected)
Total Project Completion
2026 (expected)
