Al Shaqab station explained

Al Shaqab Metro Station
Native Name:الشقب محطة مترو
Native Name Lang:ar
Address:Huwar Street, near the Huwar Street–Bawhat Bu Feeleta Street intersection, Ar-Rayyan Municipality
Country:Qatar
Coordinates:25.3093°N 51.4533°W
Owned:Qatar Rail
Operator:Doha Metro
Platforms:2
Tracks:2
Structure:Underground
Parking:Yes
Accessible:Yes
Website:http://www.qr.com.qa/

Al Shaqab station is a station on the Doha Metro's Green Line. Irrespective of its name, the station is located on Huwar Street in Old Al Rayyan, but is near the border with Al Shaqab (also spelled "Al Shagub"). It serves the municipality of Al Rayyan, specifically Education City, Al Shaqab, Old Al Rayyan, Al Luqta and the suburb of Ain Al Rakheesa.[1]

The station currently has no metrolinks.[2] Facilities on the premises include restrooms and a prayer room.[1]

History

The station was opened to the public on 10 December, 2019 along with the other stations of the Green Line, which is also known as the Education Line.[3]

Connections

It is served by bus routes 42, 45 and 57.

Station Layout

GStreet levelExit/entrance
-1MezzanineFare control, ticket sales
-2ConcourseShops
-3Westbound toward Al Riffa
Eastbound toward Al Mansoura

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Plan My Journey Map. Qatar Rail. 16 December 2019.
  2. Web site: Metrolink. Qatar Rail. 16 December 2019.
  3. Web site: All Doha Metro lines open for public. The Peninsula. 10 December 2019. 16 December 2019.