Bahrain light rail network

The Bahrain light rail network (Arabic: شبكىة السكة الحديدية البحرين), also known as Bahrain Metro (Arabic: مترو البحرين), is a proposed public transport project in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Transport layout of Bahrain

First proposed in 2008 and under development by the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, the $1 billion to $2 billion project will cover a total area of over 109 square km and is expected to be operational by 2023. At full capacity, the light rail network is expected to carry 43,000 passengers an hour.[1][2]

Lines

A total of 4 lines are proposed, with 2 lines being constructed in phase one. Two interchanges are planned at the Bab al Bahrain and al-Farooq junction.[2]

History

The project was unveiled in 2008, with construction planned to start in 2009. However, the project was repeatedly delayed. The project moved ahead in 2018 after Bilbao-based consultancy firm IDOM completed & submitted a feasibility study to the Ministry of Transportation & Telecommunications. The ministry later announced three tenders in 2019. The project will be developed on a public private partnership basis.[3]

The first phase, including 24 km of light rail network, is expected to cost BD453 million. Subsequent phases will cost more.[4]

See also

References
  1. "Bahrain's metro project on track". Zawya. Gulf Daily News. 12 August 2019. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
  2. News, Urban Transport (17 August 2019). "Bahrain Metro: Project Information, Tenders, Routes and News Updates". Urban Transport News. Retrieved 17 August 2019. {{cite web}}: |last1= has generic name (help)
  3. Menon, Anoop (1 November 2017). "Bahrain completes feasibility studies for light rail transit project". Zawya. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
  4. "Bahrain's $8bn public transport network on track". Retrieved 2011-02-20. Light


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