Qatar Foundation advances on plans to establish car-free campus

The first tracks for a new tram network at Qatar Foundation‘s Education City campus have been laid, and stations are beginning to take shape as construction on the 11.5km public transportation network proceeds.

In a statement to Doha News, QF answered questions about a plan to link all the universities and facilities throughout EC with a people mover system, eliminating the need for cars on campus.

The project was first announced in 2012, when QF signed a $412 million contract with German engineering company Siemens to build what it called one of the most energy savvy forms of public transportation in the region.

Track construction, stations, depot and civil engineering work worth $124 million is being undertaken by Habtoor Leighton Group, and Astad is managing the project for QF.

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Qatar Foundation advances on plans to establish car-free campus