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Alstom has successfully completed phase 1 of the Light Rail Transit LRT project of Lusail a planned city currently under construction near Doha Qatar. This phase of the project is covering 9.7 km of single-track catenary-free and 12.8 km of single-track underground line. It also includes 16 stations with various configuration 1 interchange station with Metro 1 depot and 1 viaduct crossing over Al Khor Expressway. The operation of the network will be executed with Citadis X05 new generation trams with a capacity of 209 passengers utilizing both catenary and catenary-free technology APS.In 2014 Alstom as part of LRTC Consortium 1 along with QDVC was awarded a contract by Qatar Railways Company to supply a turnkey tramway system that is catenary-free above ground.We are very proud of our major contribution to the completion of phase 1 of Lusail LRT Project which will provide reliable and environmentally friendly transportation system for Lusails residents and visitors. Indeed Qatar has become one of the most advanced countries in the region in terms of smart mobility and transportation and we are committed to meet the countrys growing needs for innovative and sustainable mobility systems says Mama Sougoufara Managing Director of Alstom Middle EastAlstom contributes to providing the city of Lusail with a fully integrated tramway system by delivering the design manufacturing commissioning of 28 Citadis trams track works including hardscaping power supply equipment Bulk and TPS substations catenary and APS signalling and platform screen doors.Each Lusail 32-m long tram is composed of five modules per single unit. The design and colour are inspired by the traditional Qatari boat the Dhow on the side of the rolling stock we also note a pearl - historical symbol in Qatar. The vehicles are fully low floor to enable easier access for all passengers. The Lusail tramway turnkey system offers passengers a high level of comfort and it includes passenger information and security systems both at station level and on-board. The trams are eco-friendly and equipped with a full electrical braking system and LED lighting.1 LRTC Consortium composed of Alstom and QDVC a Qatari shareholding company in charge of civil works 51 Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company 49 VINCI Construction Grands Projets
