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Doha
Managing Director and CEO of Qatar Rail HE Dr Abdulla bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie has said that the company’s preparations for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 have been in making since 2010. The planning for the Doha Metro project also commenced in 2010, while taking into account requirements for a world-class network that serves not only the World Cup visitors but as a legacy for future generations and the city of Doha.
"Qatar Rail’s current level of preparedness is the result of many years of hard work and tireless efforts by the company’s workforce across its various specializations and divisions, in addition to being the product of a range of drills and scenarios that were tested and implemented during several sports events, most notably the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup,” Al Subaie told journalist Abdullah Al Muslemani for the ‘Ahlan bel Alam’ (Hello World) programme on Qatar TV.
Al Subaie pointed out that "The metro stations, whether in terms of their spaciousness or the number of entrances available, took into account accommodating any expected influx of crowds during major events. This goes beyond the stations themselves and includes trains, whose number has been increased from 75 to 110 and are now ready for continuous service during the World Cup. Large teams at Qatar Rail have also put in place all the measures necessary for the tournament,” he added.
He said, "We are witnessing high demand on the Doha Metro network and we urge fans and customers to plan their journeys ahead to and from stadiums and other destinations in Doha city. Through the official social media accounts of Qatar Rail, the Ministry of Transport and relevant authorities, information is being made available on alternative means of transportation so that fans can plan and choose the transport that is most suitable for them.” pages 4 & 5