Lusail Tram preview on January 1, 2022
Gulf Times
Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) has announced that the Lusail Tram preview service will start on January 1, 2022 in Lusail City. “We urge all road users and pedestrians in the area to abide by traffic signals on the roads to ensure safety for all,” Qatar Rail tweeted yesterday. Qatar Rail noted that metroexpress bookings can be made to/from the following Lusail Tram stations: Energy City South, Esplanade, Yacht Club, Marina Promenade, and Marina from January 1, 2022. However, metroexpress bookings between Legtaifiya Station and the Lusail area will be discontinued from January 8, 2022. The existing Travel Card can be used on both the Lusail Tram and the Doha Metro with no additional costs but passengers “must always remember to tap in and tap out using the validator on board the tram to avoid extra charges”. Apart from allowing passengers to seamlessly move throughout the Metro and Tram networks, Travel Cards also provide access to Qatar Rail’s metroexpress and metrolink services. According to Qatar Rail, preview service of six stations on the Orange line – Marina, Marina Promenade, Yacht Club, Esplanade, Energy City South, and Legtaifiya (connects Lusail Tram to the Doha Metro network) – forms part of the first phase. Once fully operational, Qatar Rail said the Lusail Tram network will connect various government offices, residential towers, leisure and sports facilities, avenues, marinas, and other major attractions across Lusail City. An eco and user-friendly mode of transportation, trams can accommodate up to 209 passengers in both Standard and Family Class (once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted). Preview service is between 6am and 11pm from Saturday to Wednesday, and between 6pm and 11.59pm on Thursdays, and between 2pm and 11.59pm on Fridays. Qatar Rail noted that each of the six underground tram stations in the preview service contains a customer information centre, Travel Card vending machines, live digital service updates, separate male and female prayer facilities, and restrooms that cater to people with mobility impairments. According to Qatar Rail, the tram stations also include clear directional signages to help customers navigate throughout their journey easily. All stations are equipped with CCTV and a first aid room to maintain the security and safety of all customers. The 28km long Lusail Tram Network is comprised of four lines and 25 stations, including two stations connecting with the Metro network.
