(MENAFN- The Peninsula) QNA
Doha: The Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani paid an inspection visit on Tuesday to the Economic Zone Station of the Doha Metro project, to review the progress of the work, especially the major achievements of Qatar Rail in 2017 and its future plans. The Prime Minister then tried one of the new trains, the first train to enter the tunnels between the Economic Zone Station and Oqba bin Nafie Station as well as the upper track to Al Wakra Station.
The new driverless range of trains is one of the fastest trains in the region with a speed of up to 100 km/h. It will provide a safe, reliable and fast ride service for passengers.
The trains have some of the state-of-the-art features including digital media and signage, integrated flight planning, self-catering ticketing, smart air conditioning and full Wi-Fi coverage.
The Economic Zone station is located at the intersection of Sixth Ring Road and Al Wakra Road and can accommodate 15,000 passengers per hour. The station will serve as the main hub of the Qatar Economic Zone in Ras Abu Fantaas due to its situation close to Hamad International Airport.
The architectural design of the Economic Zone station is characterized by a combination of Qatari traditional models and modern and contemporary architectural motifs, in addition to being safe, sustainable, practical and modern. Passengers will enjoy the beauty of the design in terms of spacious interior spaces, natural lighting and smooth passenger flows, which will give the user a positive and distinctive experience.
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