Transport in Qatar is primarily centered around the Doha Metropolitan Area (DMA), where approximately 2 million people reside and work. Doha, the capital city, serves as the national hub for government, business, and tourism, but significant development occurs outside the city as part of the government's diversification strategy.
Lusail is the second-largest city in Qatar after Doha, and the economic capital of Qatar, located on the coast, in the southern part of the municipality of Al Daayen. Lusail lies about 23 kilometres (14 mi) north of the Doha city centre, just north of the West Bay Lagoon, on over 38 square kilometres (15 sq mi) and will eventually have the infrastructure to accommodate 450,000 people. Of these 450,000 people, it is estimated that there will be 250,000 or fewer residents, 190,000 office workers and 60,000 retail workers.
Since the early 2000s, Doha, the capital of Qatar has been undergoing an extensive expansion in its transportation network including the addition of new highways, the construction of a new airport, and the addition of the Doha metro. These projects are meant to keep up with the population's rapid growth, which has strained the country's current infrastructure.
The Doha Metro is a rapid transit system in the Doha Metropolitan Area of Qatar's capital city Doha, which became operational on 8 May 2019. It has three lines with an approximate overall length of 76 km (47 mi) and 37 stations. It is an integral component of the larger Qatar Rail network, which will include a long-distance rail for passengers and freight, linking Qatar to the GCC, and the Lusail LRT. Capable of reaching 100 km/h (62 mph), the Doha Metro has one of the fastest driverless trains in the world.
Qatar Railways Company, commonly known as Qatar Rail, is a state-owned railway company, responsible for rail transport in Qatar. It is owned and operated by the Government of Qatar. Established in 2011, the company is responsible for the design, construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance of the entire rail network and systems. It manages Qatar's rail network. On May 8, 2019, Qatar rail started the preview service of Doha Metro with 13 stations on the Red Line, starting from Al-Qassar station in the North to Al-Wakra station in the South. The three metro lines that form the current network became fully operational by September 2020.
Lusail Tram, is a light rail network serving the city of Lusail, Qatar.
Lusail QNB station, in Qatar, is the northern terminus of the Doha Metro's Red Line and serves the city of Lusail. The station is located on Al Khor Coastal Road. The naming rights to the station are currently held by QNB Group.
Al Riffa station is the western terminus of the Doha Metro's Green Line and serves the municipality of Al Rayyan. It is located on Dukhan Highway, opposite the Mall of Qatar, in the newly developed Rawdat Al Jahhaniya district.
Al Messila station is a station on the Doha Metro's Green Line. It serves the districts on the border between Doha and Al Rayyan, specifically Al Messila, Al Sadd, New Al Hitmi, and Lebday. It is found on Al Rayyan Road in Al Sadd, across the street from Al Sadd's boundary with Al Messila.
Hamad Hospital station is a station on the Doha Metro's Green Line in Qatar. It is found on Al Rayyan Road in the Al Sadd district of Doha, opposite Hamad Hospital in Hamad Medical City. It serves both the aforementioned districts.
The White Palace station is a station on the Doha Metro's Green Line in Hamad Medical City. It serves the Hamad Medical City and the Rumeilah districts. It is located on Ahmed Bin Ali Street in Hamad Medical City.
Al Bidda station is an interchange station between the Doha Metro's Green Line and the Red Line located in Al Bidda Park in the Al Bidda district. The station also serves Mushayrib, Fereej Bin Mahmoud, Rumeilah and Al Jasrah.
Qatar University station is a station on Doha Metro's Red Line and serves Qatar University on the northern outskirts of Doha, Qatar. The station is located within the campus of Qatar University.
DECC station is a station on Doha Metro's Red Line and serves the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) in the Qatari capital Doha.
West Bay Qatar Energy station is a station on Doha Metro's Red Line and serves West Bay district in the Qatari capital Doha. The naming rights to the station are currently held by QatarEnergy.
Al Aziziyah station is the western terminus of the Doha Metro's Gold Line and serves Al Aziziyah district. The station is adjacent to the Villaggio Mall.
Joaan station is a station on the Doha Metro's Gold Line and serves Al Sadd district.
Al Sadd station is a station on the Doha Metro's Gold Line and serves the nearby Al Sadd district.
Bin Mahmoud station is a station on the Doha Metro's Gold Line and serves the nearby Fereej Bin Mahmoud district.
Ras Bu Aboud station is a station on the Doha Metro's Gold Line and serves the nearby Ras Abu Aboud district.
