Bahrain light rail network

An overview of Bahrain

The Bahrain light rail network is a public transport project in Bahrain.[1][2]

Routes

Several different lines are planned:[3]

  • Blue Line, from Jufair to the Northern city and Budaiya;
  • Brown Line, from Manama to the University and Bahrain Circle;
  • Green Line, Jufair to Manama to Seef;
  • Orange Line, from the airport to Diar Island;
  • Pink Line, connecting Hamad Town, Riffa, Isa Town, Sitra, and South Manama;
  • Red Line, from the airport through Manama to the Qatar-Bahrain causeway.

Project

The project was unveiled in 2008, with construction planned to start in 2009.[4] However, construction has been repeatedly delayed. By December 2009, construction was expected to start in 2011.[5] Consultants were prequalified in 2010;[6] as of January 2010, the project was still awaiting budgetary approval[7] but it was hoped that construction could begin before the end of 2012.[8]

The first phase, including 24 km of light rail network, is expected to cost BD453 million. Subsequent phases will cost more.[9]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "BAHRAIN'S 184KM PLANNED NETWORK". Railways Africa. Archived from the original on 2011-07-15. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
  2. ↑ "Bahrain logistics and infrastructure, the trading hub of the Gulf". Archived from the original on 2010-01-07. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
  3. ↑ "10 Bahrain projects you should get involved in". Retrieved 2011-02-20.
  4. ↑ "Bahrain News Agency". Retrieved 2011-02-20.
  5. ↑ "Bahrain Plans Light Rail Network to Ease Traffic Flow". Bahraini.TV. Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
  6. ↑ "Bahrain prequalifies consultants for light rail study". Retrieved 2011-02-20.
  7. ↑ "Bahrain awaits budget approval for light rail study". Retrieved 2011-02-20.
  8. ↑ "Sekkah". Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
  9. ↑ "Bahrain's $8bn public transport network on track". Retrieved 2011-02-20. Light


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