Lusail light rail transit project, Qatar
Name and Location
Lusail light rail transit (LRT) project, Qatar.
Client
Qatar Railways Company.
Project Description
The project entails the development of a four-line tram covering a distance of 33 km, of which 7 km will be underground, and 37 stations. It is envisaged that the LRT system will be integrated into the Qatar National Railway network, with connections to the Qatar Rail Doha Metro system at Pearl City station and the Al-Khor highway.
Value
Not stated.
Duration
The system is expected to enter commercial service from 2018.
Latest Developments
Alstom, as part of a consortium comprising Qatari Diar and Vinci Construction Grands Projets, has been awarded a contract by Qatar Railways to supply a turnkey four-line tram network in Lusail. Alstom’s share of the contract is valued at about €750-million, including options for 32 additional tramways. Alstom will provide Lusail with its fully integrated tramway system, including the design, manufacturing, commissioning and servicing of 35 Citadis tramways, power supply equipment, signalling and trackworks. The Citadis tram for Lusail will be 32 m long.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Alstom (four-line tram network).
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Qatar Railways Company, tel +974 4433 1111, fax +974 4433 1110 or email info@qr.com.qa.
Alstom, Virginie Hourdin, tel +33 1 41 49 21 36 or email virginie.hourdin-bremond@chq.alstom.com.
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