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Qatar Railways Company, which is overseeing the construction of Qatar’s integrated railway network, has showcased architectural opportunities for local suppliers to become involved with the Doha Metro station works.

Source:  http://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/ DOHA: About 50 percent of the 113-kilometer  long tunneling works for Doha Metro has been completed with the help of  21 tunnel boring...

Qatar Bowling Center (QBC) in Doha is likely to be demolished by 2017 to make way for Doha Metro, it has been reported.

The 67-km Orange line will connect Makkah Road with Obhur, passing through the central part of the city northward. It will have 22 stations besides a branch line to the east along Sari Street, Kutubkhana said. The 24-km Blue line will link King Abdulaziz International Airport to the Old Airport Road with 17 stations. The 17-km Green line will run along Palestine Road with a branch to the Old Airport and end at the Haramain Railway. It will have only seven stations, the official said.

“As soon as the contracts are awarded, we intend to order the tunnel boring machines; we are in discussions with the manufacturers,” the official stated. The 30 pre-qualified contractors will be invited for presentations, regarding tunnelling, towards the end of this month and the most competent shortlisted.