Doha Metro to save 2mn kilometers of travel by car per day
Doha Metro is expected to save 2 million km of travel by car per day, resulting in a substantial fall in the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, once it is commissioned.
The rail projects are expected to bring a reduction by 258,000 tons of CO2 per year, explained Abdulla Abdulaziz al-Subaie, managing director and chairman of the executive committee of Qatar Rail.
After the Metro has been built and put into place, there will be a need for a shift in mind-set and attitude from the current transport scene backed by private cars.
"At the end, it is not sustainable that everyone has their own car and we have to be very conscious towards the economic and social productivity and environmental protection of the state," he stressed.
The location of 38 stations of Doha Metro are strategised to be in highly dense areas around Doha and the reach of metro service is planned to be broadened by the use of feeder buses to cover neighbourhoods not accessible on foot.
The metro is expected to provide jobs for many and prove to be a major step forward for the nation in accomplishing every aspect of the 'National Vision 2030'.
"This means in transport terms ease of movement and access to business, education and leisure facilities in a seamless way whilst respecting environment.
Al Subaei stressed that Qatar Rail aims to ensure that the Doha Metro, Lusail Light Rail Transit and Long Distance Passenger and Freight projects are heading to achieve the target start dates as planned.
Bad news to car manufacturers especially TOYOTA which is the most cars around Qatar.
Expect the car prices skyrocket once the metro is operational.
My source is the following quote from the report:
"At the end, it is not sustainable that everyone has their own car and we have to be very conscious towards the economic and social productivity and environmental protection of the state," he stressed.
Wow, Good thing
Except the Feeder buses please don't give that service to Mowasalat or Karwa.