Ministry of Transport and Communications announced yesterday that test operation of the Doha Metro Green Line will start from this Tuesday. On the same day, Doha Metro will start its preview service for Hamad International Airport station and for Katara, Qatar University and Lusail on the Red line.
“The test operation of the Doha Metro Green Line will start this Tuesday, December 10, which means test operations for all Doha Metro lines will have been conducted,” said the Ministry in a statement yesterday.
Green Line’s operating hours are the same as that of Red and Gold Line, from 6am to 11pm Saturday to Thursday and from 2pm to 11pm on Fridays
The Green Line, which runs across east to west of Doha, covers 11 stations including Al Mansoura, Msheireb, Al Bidda, The White Palace, Hamad Hospital, Al Messila, Al Rayyan Al Qadeem, Al Shaqab, Qatar National Library, Education City and Al Riffa (Mall of Qatar).
The launch of new service will not only make it convenient to travel to new areas in Doha but will also make their journey affordable. Travellers will be able to complete a one way journey between two stations in Gold, Red and Green Line in just QR2.
Metrolink services will be available during these timings to transport passengers from and to metro stations from the areas near the stations. Available routes can be found at Qatar Rail application and the company’s website.
The opening of all the three metro lines is a big news for residents of Qatar. Since starting preview service for the first part of the Doha Metro’s Red Line in May this year, the train service has become hugely popular among residents. They are now opting metro over private cars and taxis for travelling, particularly in case of going for public event such as sports events such as football matches.
A huge rush of football fans were seen yesterday at several Metro stations who opted to take Metro to visit Al Janoub Stadium to watch thrilling semifinal of 24th Arabian Gulf Cup between Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Karwa shuttle buses were arranged to take fans to and from Wakrah Metro station and Al Janoub Stadium.
Huge rush was also witnessed on previous matches also. Doha Metro recorded 95,000 journeys on December 3, as residents used the Metro to reach Khalifa International Stadium, where Qatar National Team played against the UAE in their crucial group match.
Travellers can purchase Travel Cards at metro stations. Pre-loaded Standard Travel Cards can be purchased from licensed retailers including Al Meera, Lulu, Carrefour, Jumbo Electronics, and Family Food Centre. Gold club travel cards are available from dedicated gold club offices at all Metro stations.