Doha Metro

The Doha Metro (Arabic: مترو الدوحة, romanized: Mitru ad-Dawha) is a rapid transit system in Doha, Qatar's capital city, which became operational on 8 May 2019. It has three lines with an approximate overall length of 76 km (47 mi) and 37 stations. It is an integral component of the larger Qatar Rail network, which will include a long-distance rail for passengers and freight, linking Qatar to the GCC, and the Lusail LRT. Capable of reaching 100 km/h (62 mph), the Doha Metro has one of the fastest driverless trains in the world.

Doha Metro
Overview
Owner Qatar Rail
Area servedAl Wakra, Doha, Lusail, Al Qassar, Education City
LocaleDoha
Transit typeRapid transit
Number of lines3
Number of stations37
HeadquartersDoha
WebsiteQatar Rail
Operation
Began operation8 May 2019 (8 May 2019)
Operator(s)RKH Qitarat (Hamad/Keolis-RATP Dev)
Train length3
Headway2–5 minutes
Technical
System length
  • 76 km (47 mi) (operational)
  • 48.1 km (29.9 mi) (planned)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Electrification750 V DC third rail
Top speed107 km/h (66 mph)
System map

Al Riffa
Lusail
Education City
Qatar University
Qatar National Library
Legtaifiya
Al Shaqab
Katara
Al Rayyan Al Qadeem
Al Qassar
Al Messila
DECC
Hamad Hospital
West Bay
The White Palace
Corniche
Al Bidda
Msheireb
Msheireb
Souq Waqif
Al Mansoura
National Museum
Bin Mahmoud
Ras Bu Abboud
Al Sadd
Al Doha Al Jadeda
Joaan
Umm Ghawailina
Al Sudan
Al Matar Al Qadeem
Al Waab
Oqba Ibn Nafie
Sport City
Hamad International
Airport Terminal 1
Al Aziziyah
Free Zone
Ras Bu Fontas
Al Wakra
 Red line 
 Green line 
 Gold line 
All stations are accessible

Doha Metro is operated and maintained for a duration of 20 years by RKH Qitarat, a joint venture formed by Hamad Group (51%) and French transit operators Keolis and RATP Dev (49%), on behalf of system owner Qatar Rail.

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