Doha: The Minister of Transport and Communications H E Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti on Sunday said that the Doha Metro Project represents the main backbone for an Integrated Public Transport System supported by Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail)'s projects such as the Lusail Light Rail Transit (LLRT) network and the Long Distance Passenger and Freight Rail transportation system, in order to encourage the use of public transport services.
In his speech on the occasion of marking completion of the tunnel digging works for the Doha Metro Project's first phase, the minister said that the transport sector has become an important indicator to measure nation’s renaissance and welfare of the communities, which necessitate further development of plans and projects.
The Ministry of Transport and Communications has developed policies and strategies that have contributed to develop infrastructure of the transport sector and promote the use of the latest technology in projects of this sector as well as facilitate cargo and passenger traffic, Al Sulaiti said, adding that these efforts would live up this vital sector and thus increase Qatar's gross domestic product (GDP).
Qatar Rail was able to achieve a number of important achievements, including the completion of tunneling works for the 111km first phase of the Doha Metro Project, he said, noting that tunneling works started in July 2014 and were completed three months ahead of schedule.
The minister stressed that Qatar Rail has bypassed all the obstacles over the drilling work as 50% of the Doha Metro Project has been completed.
The Doha Metro Project would contribute in national development and become a international legacy for Qatar and future generations and thus to achieve the Qatar National Vision (QNV) 2030, the Minister of Transport and Communications concluded.
