Qatar Railway, QDVC Sign Contract for Implementation of Lusail Light Rail System

Doha, February 12 (QNA) - Qatar Railway "Rail” and Qatar Diar Vinci Construction (QDVC). Co. signed today a contract for the new phase of the implementation of light rail system in the Lusail city. A press statement issued by the Rail said the contract was signed by Rail Chief Executive Officer CEO Eng. Ahmed Ibrahim Al Mohannadi and Deputy Executive Director of the QDVC Company Hamad Al Bushra. Eng. Al Mohannadi said the contract value amounting to QR1.95 billion , adding that the new phase of work includes engineering in seven underground stations and establishing a bridge over the highway between Doha, north of the country, as well as preliminary work for the establishment of a special warehouse for the Lugsail railroad and maintenance workshops. According Mohannadi the work in this phase will continue for 38 months to complete, adding that the train-ups in the city of Lusail is one of the largest and most important real estate development projects being undertaken in the Middle East and North Africa. He also pointed out that the train-ups in the city of Lusail, is part of Qatar railways network that would cover all major areas in the country, and consists of three modes of transport: long-haul, metro and freight. He added that light rail path will be at length of 30 kilometers including 7 kilometers of underground and 24 stations, seven of which are underground stores of services and a bridge.(QNA)