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The Bahrain light rail network ( ar, شبكىة السكة الحديدية البحرين), also known as Bahrain Metro ( ar, مترو البحرين), is a proposed public transport project in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
First proposed in 2008 and under development by the
The Bahrain light rail network ( ar, شبكىة السكة الحديدية البحرين), also known as Bahrain Metro ( ar, مترو البحرين), is a proposed public transport project in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
First proposed in 2008 and under development by the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications The Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunication is a government ministry of Bahrain. It is headquartered on the 9th, 32nd, and 33rd floors of the East Tower of Bahrain Financial Harbour in Manama.
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. *Red Line - the line will start from Bahrain International Airport and end at Seef Mall via Airport Avenue and the King Faisal Highway. The line will have 9 stations and be 13km long. It will also connect The Avenues,Bab al Bahrain
Bab Al Bahrain ( ar, باب البحرين, translitered ''Bāb al-Baḥrayn'' meaning ''Gateway of Bahrain'') is a historical building located in the Customs Square in the central business district of Manama. It marks the main entrance to the ...
, and Bahrain City Centre
City Centre Bahrain is a shopping mall located in the Seef District of Manama, in the Kingdom of Bahrain. It is owned and run by Majid Al Futtaim Properties, which owns several shopping malls across the Middle East.
History
The shopping centre ...
.
*Blue Line - the line will run from Juffair to Isa Town
Isa Town ( ar, مدينة عيسى, ''Madīnat ʿĪsā'') is a middle class town located in Bahrain, in the north central part of the country.
Etymology
The name ''Isa'' refers to Isa ibn Salman Al Khalifah, the ruler of Bahrain from 1961 to 1999 ...
, running 15.6km with 11 stations. The line will connect the Diplomatic Area The Diplomatic Area (; transliterated: ''al-Mantiqah ad-Diblomasiyah'') is an area that is located within the Central Business District of Manama, the capital city of Bahrain, an island kingdom in the Persian Gulf.
Constructed on reclaimed land in ...
, Bab al Bahrain, Salmaniya
Salmaniya is a neighborhood of Manama, Bahrain that houses the largest hospital in Bahrain, Salmaniya Medical Complex, and the Psychiatric Hospital (Bahrain). Also, other private hospitals operate within the vicinity such as the Royal Bahrain Hospi ...
, Zinj, Tubli
Tubli ( ar, توبلي) is a village in Bahrain. Tubli is located in the east of Bahrain island and west of Sitra island. It is also situated next to the capital of Bahrain, Manama. Tubli Bay
Tubli Bay ( ar, خليج توبلي) (also known as t ...
, Salmabad
Salmabad is a town in the center of Bahrain Island.Salmabad, Bahrain
, and end at the Educational Area in Isa Town.
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. The first phase, including 24 km of light rail network, is expected to cost BD453 million. Subsequent phases will cost more.See also
*Transport in Bahrain
Transport in Bahrain encompasses road transportation by car, air transportation and shipping. It has been announced that a monorail network will be constructed.
The country traditionally had one of the cheapest prices for gasoline at $0.78 per ...
References
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