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
- ↑ "BAHRAIN’S 184KM PLANNED NETWORK". Railways Africa. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
- ↑ "Bahrain logistics and infrastructure, the trading hub of the Gulf". Retrieved 2011-02-20.
- ↑ "10 Bahrain projects you should get involved in". Retrieved 2011-02-20.
- ↑ "Bahrain News Agency". Retrieved 2011-02-20.
- ↑ "Bahrain Plans Light Rail Network to Ease Traffic Flow". Bahraini.TV. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
- ↑ "Bahrain prequalifies consultants for light rail study". Retrieved 2011-02-20.
- ↑ "Bahrain awaits budget approval for light rail study". Retrieved 2011-02-20.
- ↑ "Sekkah". Retrieved 2011-02-20.
- ↑ "Bahrain's $8bn public transport network on track". Retrieved 2011-02-20.
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