The Doha Metro project is closer to its target : 90% Done!

“2018 continues to be filled with success! The Doha Metro project is closer to its target, ahead of time, by exceeding 90% complete as of September 2018. See our latest progress overview”.

 Latest Achievements

•   Overall Metro Phase 1 and Lusail Tram progress exceeds 90%
•  The final stages of testing and commissioning for the first section of the Doha Metro Phase 1 (the System Demonstration) commenced on time – with trains running beneath Doha in fully automatic mode and at full line speed;

Highlight on Red Line which is the first go Live :

•  5 stations handed over to the Operator RKH – Economic Zone, Ras Bu Fontas, Al Wakra, Al Doha Al Jadeda, Oqba Ibn Nafie
•   QCDD inspections completed at 5 stations, in progress at all remaining stations
•    (PSD) Platform Screen Doors and Automatic Fare Collection (AFC)  gates installation are 100% complete
•    Systems integrated testing progress 50% complete
•    Depot Red Line South: Physical works are 100% complete at all depot buildings, QCD certificates given to 15 buildings
•   Station Area Works on-going at all stations
•   53 trains have been delivered to date, 15 of which are fully tested, dedicated to section 1 and ready for operations
•   The Service Provider has moved into a number of stations and parts of the depot and stabling yard – and other operational readiness activities are also well progressed.

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