New tramway network for Lusail
The planned city is growing on a previously barely cultivated desert area, approximately 38 km2 in size, along the eastern coast. The modern infrastructure also comprises a tram system which started its service this year.
The 28 km long Lusail tram network comprises 4 new lines and 25 stations with two connecting stations to the Doha metro that was opened in 2019. Seven stops on the about 15 km of the double-track, standard-gauge network are located underground.
Vossloh‘s contribution:
- All the turnouts are in Ri54G2 grooved rails.
- The actuation devices were produced by Vossloh.
- All turnouts correspond to our V-Tram product range :
- Single turnouts: 49
- Single crossovers: 10
- Scissors crossovers: 5
- Diamond crossings: 4
- Rail fastening systems:
- Corrosion protection & electric isolation thanks to the high percentage of plastic
- Proven & durable
- Elastic cellentic components for less vibration & protection of the superstructure
- Light components for simple handling during installation
- New layer grinding before commissioning (incl. measurements) with HSG-city (Unimog from customer)
- Section length: approx. 33 km (14 km in tunnel)
- Required removal: approx. 0.2 mm; achieved: approx. 0.2 to 0.35 mm
- Execution period: December 2021 (last measurements in January 2022)
