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QNA
Doha
The Emir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani on Thursday visited railway project in West Bay as part of the inspection of the progress in infrastructure projects in Qatar.
The Emir was briefed on the project and viewed models of the Doha Metro and Lusail Light Rail Transit and its various sections such as the First Golden Class Golden Cabin, the Family Cabin and the Standard Class.
The Emir was briefed on the designs of trains, passenger services and safety and security equipment.
The Emir also visited the Educational Center of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, which educates school students and encourages them to make optimal use of modern transportation system.
At the end of the visit, the Emir listened to an explanation on the Public Works Authority's (Ashghal) projects for 2017 as well as future projects, including plots of land for citizens, highways, development of roads and sewerage networks, as well as green field projects.
The Emir called for speeding up on work on various infrastructure projects so as to complete them on time in keeping with the goals of Qatar National Vision (QNV) 2030 and to meet the needs of citizens.
Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani also accompanied the Emir.
