"Our customer service teams helped keep people moving through the stations. Thank you to our customers for your co-operation and patience," Qatar Rail tweeted.
A related tweet on the Doha Metro & Lusail Tram page of Qatar Rail said: "Doha Metro is proud to have transported 250,000 passengers on Tuesday without a single safety incident, continuing our impeccable record for safety and security, and showing once again that we put our customers at the heart of everything we do."
As many people left their cars at home, Qatar Rail informed that there were 50,000 fewer cars on Doha’s roads, and there was also a 70-tonne reduction in Co2 emissions.
"Thanks to our customers for leaving their cars at home and choosing to use Doha Metro during Eid. On Tuesday, there were 50,000 fewer cars on Doha’s roads, and a 70-tonne reduction in Co2 emissions," it said.
"When stations are busy, we have more dedicated customer service staff available to help get our valued customers safely to their destinations. This ensures that the needs of all our customers can be accommodated," Qatar Rail added.
Earlier, Qatar Rail had stressed that the Doha Metro network was fully prepared to facilitate public movement during the temporary three-day closure of Corniche Street (from May 3 to 5) in view of the Eid Festival being held there as part of the Eid al-Fitr celebrations.
The 37 stations across the Metro network serve key destinations around the city and the Corniche area, such as the National Museum, Souq Waqif, Corniche, Al Bidda, West Bay and DECC stations.
Passengers can easily reach the seven stations serving the Corniche area. One convenient way to reach the Metro network is by using any of the ‘Park & Ride’ facilities available to the public at 12 stations across the Doha Metro network with around 12,000 parking spaces.
The metrolink services will continue to operate from 23 stations and metroexpress from eight stations during the road closure.
Qatar Rail had earlier announced the extension of service hours of the Metro, Lusail Tram and accompanying services in response to the demand for the services during the holy month of Ramadan and the Eid al-Fitr holidays and the introduction of a daily travel pass for customers.
