A consortium led by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has secured a US$3.36 billion contract from Qatar Railways for the construction of Qatar's first subway system “Doha Metro.”. The five-member consortium includes Hitachi and French defense contractor Thales.
According to a Mitsubishi Heavy spokesman, “The deal to build the nation's first subway system in Qatar's capital is worth 400 billion yen (US$3.36 billion).”
The project calls for 75 sets of three-car trains, platform screen doors, tracks, a railway yard and ongoing maintenance. It is set for completion by 2019. The metro system will cover 241 kilometers (150 miles) with 106 stations. It will connect the main areas of Doha, including the Hamad International Airport, the Old City and newly developing inner city areas such as West Bay and Lusail.
It is also estimated that the system will be a key transport link between stadiums and facilities during the 2022 World Cup, which Qatar will host. The statement said, “The city of Doha is facing serious urban congestion due to its increased population and the growing number of cars operating in the city.”
According to a Mitsubishi Heavy spokesman, “The deal to build the nation's first subway system in Qatar's capital is worth 400 billion yen (US$3.36 billion).”
The project calls for 75 sets of three-car trains, platform screen doors, tracks, a railway yard and ongoing maintenance. It is set for completion by 2019. The metro system will cover 241 kilometers (150 miles) with 106 stations. It will connect the main areas of Doha, including the Hamad International Airport, the Old City and newly developing inner city areas such as West Bay and Lusail.
It is also estimated that the system will be a key transport link between stadiums and facilities during the 2022 World Cup, which Qatar will host. The statement said, “The city of Doha is facing serious urban congestion due to its increased population and the growing number of cars operating in the city.”