Doha: Visiting Msheireb Downtown Doha (MDD) has become more convenient as Msheireb tram has resumed operation.
Msheireb Properties announced yesterday that the tram is now back on track with precautionary measures in place in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A video posted by Msheireb Properties via social media yesterday details the safety measures to be followed by people using the tram, which include wearing face masks and practising social distancing as well as showing the Ehteraz app and having body temperature checked before boarding.
Also as part of the precautionary measures, only up to 30 percent of the tram’s capacity is currently allowed.
Launched in December last year, the tram interconnects all of MDD, making it easier for visitors to move from one spot to another making the city truly walkable and environment friendly. The tram links all areas of Msheireb Downtown Doha within 18 minutes.
It has a station at the Central Msheireb Metro Station, where everyone can access Qatar Rail’s all three operating metro lines. As the tram has nine stations, visitors, residents, and tenants can find a tram car on the loop every six minutes, Msheireb Properties earlier said.
The modern high-tech streetcar also includes many advanced features, making it a convenient and safe method of transportation for passengers, such as level boarding at all stations; Virtual Tram Detection and tram priority at the traffic signals, tram arrival signs in real-time on the trams and at the passenger stations, on-board CCTV, and on-board Wi-Fi.
The tram also includes a unique open-air feature allowing it to be operated as an open-air car by removing the glass panels. It adopts the latest in eco-friendly transportation technology with options and conveniences that makes it also an accessible method of commuting within the downtown area for people with special needs.
Look at me – I’m back on track, all over Msheireb Downtown Doha! Welcome aboard…but no more than 30% capacity please. Let’s keep our city safe for all.#MsheirebTram #DiscoverDowntown pic.twitter.com/eTmufzKkNp
— Msheireb Properties (@MsheirebDoha) October 4, 2020
