Qatar Railways Company “Rail” announced the transportation of about 1.73 million passengers through the Doha Metro and Lusail Tram networks, facilitating their smooth and safe access to their destinations during the Eid Al-Fitr holiday.
And “Rail” stated through its official accounts on social media that the second day of Eid Al-Fitr witnessed the peak of the turnout, recording the highest daily rates of passengers across the three metro lines “Red, Green and Gold” in addition to the Lusail Tram network, where the number of passengers reached 239 thousand passengers.
The Doha Metro stations witnessed a special atmosphere in celebration of the Eid, and the front-line cadres of Qatar Rail at the Doha Metro stations played a major role in making the public reach the places of events and celebrations smoothly and safely. It is about helping passengers and guiding them to their preferred destinations.
Passenger traffic during the Eid holiday was concentrated in the densely populated areas in the city center in the areas of the old airport, Umm Ghuwailina and the new Doha, reaching its climax at the main “Msheireb Station” that connects the three metro lines, and serves several residential, tourist and service areas, such as the city of Msheireb, the heart of Doha, Souq Waqif and other markets. And Grand Hamad Street and the city center.
The stations located within the Corniche area, which witnessed the Eid celebration activities, were very popular, including the stations of the National Museum, Souq Waqif, Corniche, Al Bidda, West Bay, and the Exhibition Center, as the Doha Metro network, with its 37 stations, covers most of the main destinations in the city of Doha. and facilitate public access to it.
As part of its Eid celebrations, Qatar Rail participated in the activities of the Mega Park Carnival in Al Bidda Park, where the public got acquainted with the Doha Metro and Lusail Tram services by visiting the company’s booth.
Regarding the working hours of the Doha Metro and Lusail Tram services, which were extended during the Eid holiday, “Rail” indicated that the network’s working hours have returned to normal, starting from last Saturday, April 29, to be from six in the morning until 11.59 in the evening. Metrolink bus services also operate to match the metro working hours. tram and station closing times.
Qatar Railways Company “Rail” provides more information about the main destinations, surrounding stations, metro and tram services, excursions, and “park and go” service stops through the official accounts of the Doha Metro and Lusail Tram on social media and the “Rail” application, or by calling the service center Customers at 105.
The network of Doha Metro and Lusail Tram stations plays an important role as it is linked to the public’s favorite entertainment destinations and provides a smooth and safe transportation experience for the country’s residents and visitors throughout the year, especially during special occasions and holidays.
The keenness of citizens and residents to use the metro reflects the qualitative and civilized leap it brought about in the public transport system and the success of changing the culture and lifestyle of the community by dispensing with private cars and relying on the metro network for their various movements. This was helped by the good planning of the stations, which serve all vital areas in the country.
The Doha Metro, with its three lines “Red, Green and Gold”, provides a smooth transportation experience for the residents of the State of Qatar, as well as being an ideal option for moving between the main destinations in the country through its 37 stations that cover the city of Doha.
As for the Lusail Tram, it serves the city of Lusail, which is located north of the city of Doha, which is one of the largest sustainable real estate development projects in the State of Qatar through an advanced tram system that connects the main and important points within the city of Lusail, and extends over a distance of 19 km through 25 stations linking the city of Lusail to each other. Such as the offices of government agencies, residential towers, sports facilities, the marina area, and other destinations in the city.
