Doha: The Lusail Tram stations’ designs are inspired by local Qatari heritage and its historical legacy, said the Doha Metro and Lusail Tram on its social media.
In a post, on its Twitter account, accompanied by pictures of the tram stations, Lusail Tram wrote that the interior design of the stations was developed on three levels - colours imitating the local traditional handcrafted textiles and the stained glass used in local windows.
It further added that the patterns are derived from gypsum engravings used in local houses, majlis and palaces. “Textures of clay used in historical fortresses, towers, souqs are reflected on walls and floors and vintage geometrical ornaments are accentuated and used in multiple locations,” it added.
The design of the Lusail Tram was also inspired by “Al Mehmel”, which signifies “The Dhow” – a traditional Qatari boat used for pearl fishing. The concept focused on the sea and dhow pearl fishing, incorporating calm, cool, elegant and tranquil elements into the design. These features also resonate throughout the design of the trams.
Qatar Rail launched its first phase of the preview service of the Lusail Tram on January 1. The first phase includes the preview service of six stations on the Orange Line, namely Marina, Marina Promenade, Yacht Club, Esplanade, Energy City South and Legtaifiya. Legtaifiya station connects Lusail Tram to the Doha Metro network.
Once fully open, the Lusail Tram Network will be 28km long, comprising four lines and 25 stations ( where two stations will connect with the Metro network). The rest of the network will be phased in its opening to public as the exciting city of Lusail grows.
Existing Doha Metro travel cards are allow customers to seamlessly move throughout the Metro and Tram networks as well as provide access to metroexpress and metrolink services.
Travel cards work across both the Tram and the Metro with no additional costs, however, customers must always remember to tap in and tap out using the validator onboard the Tram to avoid paying twice.
The six underground tram stations in the preview service are air-conditioned. Each one contains a customer information centre, travel card vending machines, live digital service updates, separate male and female prayer facilities and rest rooms that cater to people with mobility impairments. The stations also include clear directional signages to help customers navigate throughout their journey easily. All stations are equipped with CCTV and a first aid room to maintain the security and safety of all customers.
