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Bahrain light rail network

The Bahrain light rail network is a public transport project in Bahrain.

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Routes

Several different lines are planned:

  • 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. However, construction has been repeatedly delayed. By December 2009, construction was expected to start in 2011. Consultants were prequalified in 2010; as of January 2010, the project was still awaiting budgetary approval but it was hoped that construction could begin before the end of 2012.

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

    References

    Bahrain light rail network Wikipedia
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