Work On ‘Metro’ Rail Project Starts In 2017
Ministry of Communications has finalized the layout of the 61 stations of the Metro Project which will be distributed along three railroads to cover all areas and governorates of Kuwait, reports Al-Shahed daily quoting informed sources.They explained that the ‘Metro Project’ which is worth about $20 billion, is being implemented based on a contract of partnership between the public and private sectors, adding that the work will start in the year 2017.
They revealed that the first railroad covering 23.7 kilometers will start from Salwa area and end the station of Kuwait University, passing through 19 stations. The second railroad covering 21 kilometers will start from Hawally area and end at Kuwait City, passing through 27 stations. The third railroad covering 24 kilometers will start from the airport and end at Abdullah Al-Mubarak area, passing through 15 stations. [Source]
Based on the information above and the metro map below, it looks like the first line that will be built is line #1. If you can’t see the stops clearly, here is a link to the larger photo [Link]
29 replies on “Kuwait’s Metro Project is a Go”
This might be true, but Al-Shahed newspaper is the worst newspaper when it comes to news credibility.
from the same thieves who have been implementing fiber internet in kuwait since 2005
you know the story of the boy who cried wolf? This is the same thing but different. I’ll believe it when I see I see signed contracts and workers digging away. In the meantime, I hate to sound cynical, but how many years is the project expected to take? If First Ring Road ‘improvements’ took 6 years, then using that barometer,the first line might take 10 to 15 years minimum.By then the entire Middle East will be a VERY different place….
i sense Skyrim with this one xD
Ministry of communications.
LOL, they dont even know which Ministry should handle the project.
Actually its Ministry of Transport in arabic
It is handled by Ministry of Communication……. Kuwait doesn’t has Ministry of Transport as far as i know
Dude, in english they are called the Ministry of communications and in Arabic its ministry of transport. Doesnt make sense but it is.
MOC handles communications and transport.
Ministry of Communications is the right name. As the name communication implies all forms of communications (Land, Sea, Air) and not just telecommunications.
Cheers,
KPTC =Kuwait Public transportation company
Rumaithiya is one of the highly populated areas in Kuwait with over 58,000 people living there, and there isn’t even one stop there? seriously they should must re-plan this. I mean seriously, Rumaithiya is above Salwa and below Salmiya – Both have stations. This proves to me the company who’s doing this isn’t trustworthy and didn’t do a good study – in other words just want our money.
Isn’t Salmiya Park right across the street? Maybe there is going to be a bridge to cross the street like they have them in Dubai.
One (Fake) stop isn’t enough. If there were going to be a station in Rumaithiya, obviously they won’t make a one stop there, they’ll build more than one station.
About 17,800 under 18 live there. SERIOUSLY, Rumaithiya is below Salmiya and above Salwa, Ughhh.
It’s a metro not a bus stop! Haven’t you been to any other country with a metro or subway? You’re not supposed to have a station outside every building, you’re supposed to either walk, take the bus, take your car or cycle to a station.
Based on what Dubai currently have I think we’re lucky, the stations in Dubai are much further apart compared to what they have planned for Kuwait.
Agree, but the more stations the better, esp. since there aren’t a lot of buses that come to Rumaithiya, and the hot weather in summer making it a bad idea to walk to a far station.
Rumaithiya has a population of 58,957
https://stat.paci.gov.kw/englishreports/#DataTabPlace:viewtestmap
it should be part of the metro
Why are you guys already complaining? Just because there isn’t a stop called Rumaithiya on the map doesn’t mean you won’t have a stop in Rumaithiya or in the close vicinity of Rumaithiya. Let them start building the stations and then complain if there isn’t a stop close by.
But… but… It’ll be already too late.
It’s great to know there’s someone who cares. I really hope they’ll change the plan.
based on what you say jabriya should have 3 stations
You dudes should start a campaign and I’ll join. I live in Jabriya after all.
no ministries complex? maybe you have to walk from liberation tower? am i missing something?
maybe go strait to the national museum instead.
trains are not busses, they’re not going to stop outside every building.
The new airport was also a “go” at one point, wasn’t it?
Sigh… why did you have to bring that up and break our hearts? 🙁
I am sorry.
I have already planned my daily route, i just hope by the time the metro comes up my apartment building is not demolished or my job is not terminated
if you could get the rates for the tickets mark i could even plan my budget…..
Unless you’re a fetus, you’re probably wasting your time.
Dear sir
I’m working here in Qatar metro in gold line I’m an station electrician from 1 year , so how can I join in Kuwait metro project,?
Please tell me what is the procidure about it..?