Doha Metro and Lusail Tram timings extended for World Cup

Doha Metro will extend its operational hours during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, Abdulla Saif al-Sulaiti, chief of Service Delivery at Qatar Rail, has said.From November 11 to December 20, the Metro will run from 6am to 3am, Saturday to Thursday, and from 9am to 3am on Friday.Al-Sulaiti said passengers with the Hayya Card and enjoy free travel from November 10 to December 23. Non-ticketholders can buy a travel card at stations and then save time by topping up online or on the Qatar Rail app (iOS and Android).He also informed that there will be parking spaces allocated for the public next to Metro stations as part of the Park & Ride service with a capacity of 18,200 parking spaces.The Metro is expected to transport approximately 30% to 50% of the total number of fans heading to stadiums during the tournament period, it was revealed during a press conference yesterday, attended by al-Sulaiti and other officials.The Metro system has three lines (Gold, Green and Red) covering 37 stations. Trains run every three minutes and staff are available at every station to assist passengers during their journey.Meanwhile, free metrolink buses run useful routes within 2-5km of stations. The operating hours will be extended in line with the working hours of the Metro during the World Cup.Meanwhile, Lusail Tram connects to the Metro via Legtaifiya Station (Red Line). Lusail Tram will run extended services throughout the tournament from November 17 to December 20: from 6am to 3am, Saturday to Thursday; and from 9am to 3am on Friday.Education City Tram will operate as a Park & Ride facility for matches hosted by Education City Stadium.Msheireb Tram connects Msheireb Metro station to landmark locations within Msheireb Downtown Doha.