In addition to the Metro, Qatar has introduced a modern Tram system, adding another layer of convenience to public transportation.
LUSAIL TRAM
The Lusail Tram network has 25 stations across four lines (Orange Line, Pink Line, Turquoise Line, and Purple Line).
The Orange Line, Pink Line (except Al Sa’ad Plaza station on the Pink Line), and Turquoise Line are currently operational. The Purple Line is under construction at the moment.
The stations on the Orange Line are:
- Legtaifiya
- Marina – South
- Marina – Central
- Yacht Club
- Marina – North
- Tarfat – South
- Al Wessil
- Naifa
- Fox Hills – South
- Downtown Lusail
- Al Khayl Street
- Fox Hills – North
- Crescent Park – North
- Rawdat Lusail
- Erkiyah
- Lusail Stadium
- Al Yasmeen
The stations on the Pink Line are:
- Legtaifiya
- Marina – South
- Marina – Central
- Yacht Club
- Marina – North
- Tarfat – South
- Tarfat – North
- Wadi
- Seef Lusail – South
- Al Sa’ad Plaza (not operational)
- Seef Lusail – North
The stations on the Turquoise Line are:
- Lusail QNB
- Al Yasmeen
- Fox Hills – South
- Downtown Lusail
- Al Khyal Street
- Fox Hills – North
- Crescent Park – North
- Rawdat Lusail
- Erkiyah
- Lusail Stadium
Hours
- Saturday–Wednesday: 5:30am – 12:00am
- Thursday: 5:30am – 1:00am
- Friday: 2:00pm – 1:00am
You can also enjoy a free ride with metroexpress from & to these current Lusail Tram stations:
- Tarfat – South
- Marina – North
- Yacht Club
- Marina – Central
- Marina – South
- Al Wessil
- Legtaifiya
- Seef Lusail – South
- Wadi
- Tarfat – North
- Fox Hills – South
- Naifa
The existing Travel Card is valid on both the Lusail Tram and the Doha Metro with no additional costs.
Users can use the Travel Card on board the tram itself. To avoid any extra charges, users of the Lusail Tram must Tap In and Tap Out using the validators on the tram.
- The cost per journey on the Lusail Tram is QR 2.
- The day pass for the Lusail Tram is QR 6. Please note that the tram does not have a goldclub (gold club is one of the three classes of travel, apart from Standard and Family, on the Doha Metro).
- Kids below 5 years old won’t need a Travel Card to board the Lusail Tram.
HOW CAN I GET TO LUSAIL TRAM?
If you’re on the Doha Metro, you can transfer to the Lusail Tram at Legtaifiya metro station.
Passengers who wish to avail of the metroexpress services would have to download the Karwa Taxi app and click on the metroexpress tab to use. This is a free service.
MDD (Msheireb Downtown Doha) Tram
Running around a closed-loop circuit with a 2.12-kilometer track, Msheireb’s self-powered trams has 33 seats with onboard CCTV and WiFi. There are currently three trams going around 9 stops, with a tram arriving every 6 minutes
MDD Tram Stations:
- Sahat Al Nakheel Station (not yet operational)
- Wadi Msheireb Station
- Galleria Station
- Msheireb Prayer Ground Station
- Heritage Quarter Station
- Al Baraha Station
- Sahat Al-Masjid Station
- Al Kahraba Street Station
- Al Mariah Street Station (not yet operational)
Tram Operational Timing:
Saturday to Thursday:
- 9 am – 12 noon
- 4 pm – 9 pm
Friday: 4 pm – 9 pm
Last Tram will depart 15 minutes before closing time. Timings are according to the display screens at every stop.
FARE:
Completely free – and the best way to roam around and discover the beauty of Msheireb Downtown Doha
EDUCATION CITY TRAM
The Education City Tram has been specifically designed and customized for its surroundings. The 19 state-of-the-art Avenio trams have an onboard energy-storing system that removes the need for overhead power cables, except at the stops/stations, and can travel from one stop to the next without the need for charging. Each air-conditioned tram has 64 seats, including dedicated seats for people with disabilities.
Stations at QF’s three multi-story car parks (P1, P3, P4) allow visitors to Education City to park their cars on arrival and use the Tram to get to their final destination. Visitors using the Doha Metro can access Education City Tram from two adjacent Green Line Stations, Education City, Qatar National Library.
The Education City Tram Yellow Line is set to play a key role for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, carrying thousands of football fans from car parks to matches at the Education City Stadium.
The Education City Tram covers a total of 3 lines:
- Line 1: Yellow
- Line 2: Blue (Academic Loop)
- Line 3: Green
At present the yellow and blue lines are operational. The tram enables car-less, park-and-ride connections between Qatar Foundation’s schools, universities, centres, and other facilities. The stations are as follows:
Station Number | Station Name | Line | Nearest Metro Station |
2 | Mathaf | Blue |
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3 | EC Stadium North | Blue, Yellow |
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4 | EC Stadium East | Blue, Yellow |
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5 | Qatar Academy South | Blue, Yellow |
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6 | NorthNest | Blue, Yellow |
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7 | Academy Green Spine | Blue | Education City |
8 | Qatar Academy North | Blue |
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9 | Qatar Academy East | Blue |
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10 | Ceremonial Gate | Yellow |
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11 | 2015 | Yellow |
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12 | Multaqa | Yellow | Qatar National Library |
13 | Al Khater House | Yellow |
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14 | Education City Mosque | Yellow |
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15 | Oxygen Park Station | Yellow |
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16 | SouthNest | Yellow |
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17 | Al Shaqab Station | Yellow | Al Shaqab |
Blue Line:
- Sunday to Thursday: 6 am-10 pm (Peak hours: 6-8 am & 1:30-3:30 pm)
- Frequency:
- Peak: 4 minutes between trams
- Off-peak: 10 minutes between trams
- Friday and Saturday: 8 am-4 pm
- Frequency: 10 minutes between trams
- Frequency:
Yellow Line:
- Sunday to Thursday: 6 am-10 pm (Peak hours: 8 am-10 am & 4 pm-6 pm)
- Frequency:
- Peak: 5 minutes between trams
- Off-peak: 10 minutes between trams
- Friday and Saturday: 8 am-4 pm
- Frequency:
- Friday: 12 minutes between trams
- Saturday: 17 minutes between trams
- Frequency:
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FARE: It is free to ride the tram.
