| Lusail Tram | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Owner | Qatar Rail |
| Locale | Lusail,Qatar |
| Transit type | Light rail |
| Number of lines | 3 (operational) 1 (under construction)[1][2] |
| Number of stations | 21 (operational) 4 (under construction)[1] |
| Website | Qatar Rail |
| Operation | |
| Began operation | January 1, 2022 (2022-01-01) |
| Operator(s) | RKH Qitarat (Hamad/Keolis-RATP Dev)[3] |
| Number of vehicles | 35Alstom Citadis |
| Technical | |
| System length | 15.9 km (9.9 mi) (operational) 25 km (16 mi) (total)[4] |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
Lusail Tram (Arabic:ترام لوسيل), is alight rail network serving the city ofLusail,Qatar.
The Lusail Tram was initially aimed at enhancing connectivity between key areas during the2022 World Cup, but is now rapidly becoming a part of the city's transportation network. The tram network consists of two lines and with another two being planned. The first preview of its first phase was on 1 January 2022, with the preview of the Orange Line, which had six original underground air-conditioned stations with future expansions planned to be gradually opened to the public. The light rail network will feature 10.4 km (6.5 mi) of underground tracks and 22.7 km (14.1 mi) of surface and elevated tracks, including a 0.5 km (0.31 mi) section between two high-rise buildings. It will consist of approximately 8 km (5.0 mi) of single track and 25 km (16 mi) of double track, with 37 new passenger stations.[5][6]
Lusail Tram will also be connected to theDoha Metro, arapid transit operator in theDoha region in the future.Lusail Metro –a station on Doha'sRed Line– is set to be connected to the future Purple Line of the system, while Leqtaifiya Metro, is already connected to Leqtaifya station of the Pink and Orange lines, which opened on 8 April 2024. Existing Doha Metro Travel Cards will allow passengers to seamlessly connect between the tram network andDoha Metro.[7]
The Lusail Tram will be operated and maintained for 20 years by RKH Qitarat, ajoint venture formed by Hamad Group (51%) andFrench transit operatorsKeolis andRATP Dev (49%), on behalf of system ownerQatar Rail.[3][8] It uses a fleet of 35Alstom Citadis trams.[9][10]
Construction of the Lusail Tram began with the design phase in August 2007. The first phase, featuring a six-station stretch of the Orange Line, opened to the public on January 1, 2022. The network now includes 25 stations across four lines: Orange, Pink, Turquoise, and Purple. Currently, the Orange and Pink Lines are operational, while the Turquoise and Purple Lines are still being planned and under construction.[11]
The Lusail tramway project is being developed by QDVC, a joint venture betweenQatari Diar (51%) and Vinci Construction Grands Projets (49%). The contract for this project was awarded in August 2011 and officially signed on June 23, 2014, in Paris, with notable attendees including French PresidentFrançois Hollande, Emir SheikhTamim bin Hamad Al Thani, andPatrick Kron, Chairman and CEO ofAlstom.[12][13]
By January 2018, Qatar Rail announced that the project was 71% complete, with the first train having left the factory. The tramway was slated for commissioning in 2020.[14]
The Lusail tram is equipped with 35Citadis 305 trainsets assembled byAlstom at its plants inAytré, nearLa Rochelle,France, andBarcelona,Spain. The trains are 32 m (105 ft) long, have APS equipment and have a capacity of 207 passengers.[15]
The design of the vehicles, whose front side resembles thebow of a ship, is inspired by thedhows of ships originating in the region. The interior design is made up of the architectural elements of the region, with touches of yellow that are reminiscent of the Lusail flower.[16]
Metroexpress, owned byQatar Rail, is a complementary ride-sharing feeder service that connects specific service tram stations inLusail and the broaderDoha region. The service uses a fleet of branded vans with a seating capacity of 7 passengers per vehicle.
Lusail tram stations draw their design inspiration fromQatar’s rich heritage. According to the official metro station account, the interiors of these stations are deeply influenced by local Qatari traditions and historical legacy.
Intricate patterns were derived fromgypsum engravings used in local houses, majlis and palaces. Also, textures of clay used in historical fortresses, towers, souqs were reflected on walls and floors of the stations while vintage geometrical ornaments are used as decor.[citation needed]
The design also features elements of ‘Al Mehmel’, a traditionalQatardhow used for pearl fishing. Interiors of the carriages will include vintage elements to resonate with the overall aesthetic.[17]
The tender for the operation and maintenance of the Lusail Tramway was launched byQatar Rail in May 2015. The twoFrench automated metro operators,Keolis andRATP Dev, applied together as part of aconsortium. The other pre-qualified candidates wereArriva/DB International GmbH,West Japan Railway Company/Mitsubishi,MTR Corporation (Hong Kong Metro),Serco andTransdev. In the end,Keolis andRATP Dev won the match, under a 20-year contract signed on 7 December 2017 inDoha betweenQatar Rail and RKH Qitarat, the joint venture formed by Hamad Group (51%) andKeolis-RATP Dev (49%). The contract was signed during a meeting between thePresident of theFrench Republic,Emmanuel Macron, and Emir SheikhTamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
Using the tram requires atravel card, which is a rechargeable plastic card available for 10Qatari riyal (QR). This card can be purchased on every station of the system and can also be used on theDoha Metro.
The fare for the Lusail Tram is 2 QR for a single trip. 6 QR day passes that allows unlimited trips on both the Lusail Tram and the Doha Metro are also available.[18]
Lusail Tram operates daily, followingDoha Metro's timetable. From Saturday to Wednesday, it runs from 5:30 AM to midnight. On Thursdays, the service extends until 1:00 AM, and on Fridays, it operates from 2:00 PM to 1:00 AM.[19]
Beginning on the first day ofRamadan, the service hours for the Lusail Tram andDoha Metro will be extended. Qatar Rail will operate themetro andtram from 6 am on Saturdays to 1 am on Thursdays. On Fridays, the service will start at 2 pm and continue until 1 am.[20]
The Orange Line, which partially opened on 1 January 2022, shares tracks with the Pink Line fromLegtaifiya, which is also a station on theDoha Metro, toTarfat - South before branching west. AtNaifa, it begins a unidirectional, counterclockwise loop, sharing tracks with the future Turquoise Line, before returning toNaifa and back to Legtaifiya.[21] On 8 April 2024, the remainder of the Orange Line was opened, which consisted of the loop around the city.[22][1]
| Station name | Transfers | Opening date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Arabic | ||
| Legtaifiya | لقطيفية |  PK | 1 January 2022[23] |
| Marina - South | مارينا - الجنوب | PK | |
| Marina - Central | مارينا - سنترال | ||
| Yacht Club | ونادي اليخوت | ||
| Marina - North | مارينا - الشمال | ||
| Tarfat - South | طرفات - الجنوب | 9 April 2022[24] | |
| Al Wessil (formerlyEnergy City South) | ومدينة الطاقة جنوب | 1 January 2022[23] | |
| Naifa | نايفة | 8 April 2024[25] | |
| Fox Hills – South | فوكس هيلز – الجنوب | ||
| Crescent Junction | كريسنت بارك – الشمال | ||
| Downtown Lusail | وسط مدينة لوسيل | ||
| Al Khayl Street | شارع الخي | ||
| Fox Hills – North | فوكس هيلز – الشمال | ||
| Crescent Park – North | كريسنت بارك – الشمال | ||
| Rawdat Lusail | روضة لوسيل | ||
| Erkiyah | اركيا | ||
| Lusail Stadium | محطة استاد لوسيل | ||
| Al Yasmeen | الياسمين | ||
The Pink Line, which opened on 8 April 2024,[1] shares the tracks with the Orange Line fromLegtaifiya, (which offers transfers to theDoha Metro), toTarfat - South heading straight towardsSeef Lusail - North. The first phase includes 10 stations with more planned.[26][27][28]
| Station name | Transfers | Opening date | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Arabic | ||||||||
| Legtaifiya | لقطيفية | OR | 1 January 2022[23] | ||||||
| Marina - South | مارينا - الجنوب | OR | |||||||
| Marina - Central | مارينا - سنترال | ||||||||
| Yacht Club | ونادي اليخوت | ||||||||
| Marina - North | مارينا - الشمال | ||||||||
| Tarfat - South | طرفات - الجنوب | 9 April 2022[24] | |||||||
| Tarfat - North | طرفات - الشمال | 8 April 2024[29] | |||||||
| Wadi | واد | ||||||||
| Seef Lusail - South | سيف لوسيل - الجنوب | ||||||||
| Seef Lusail - North | سيف لوسيل - الشمال | 9 April 2022[24] | |||||||
Opened on 6 January 2025,[30] the Turquoise Line is a clockwise loop line which goes around parts of the city's central district. The line starts atRawdat Lusail before heading clockwise to the station again, passing locations such asLusail Stadium.[31]
| Station name | Transfers | Opening date | |||||||
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| English | Arabic | ||||||||
| Rawdat Lusail | روضة لوسيل | OR | |||||||
| Erkiyah | اركيا | ||||||||
| Lusail Stadium | محطة استاد لوسيل | ||||||||
| Al Yasmeen | الياسمين | ||||||||
| Fox Hills - South | فوكس هيلز – الجنوب | ||||||||
| Crescent Junction | كريسنت بارك – الشمال | OR PP | |||||||
| Fox Hills - North | فوكس هيلز – الشمال | OR | |||||||
| Downtown Lusail | وسط مدينة لوسيل | ||||||||
| Crescent Park – North | كريسنت بارك – الشمال | ||||||||
| Rawdat Lusail | روضة لوسيل | ||||||||
The Purple Line is an under construction east-west line that will go through the city center. Starting atLusail Station, which is also connected toDoha Metro, the line will head east towardsSeef Lusail South.[32]
| Station name | Transfers | Opening date | |||||||
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| English | Arabic | ||||||||
| Lusail Station | المنازل | | |||||||
| Grand Masjed | الاركية | ||||||||
| Boulevard station | ألفان واثنان وعشرون | ||||||||
| Crescent Junction | مدينة الطاقة الشمالية | OR TQ | |||||||
| Seef Lusail - South | سيف لوسيل - الجنوب | PK | |||||||
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