Bahrain’s Metro project is moving closer to becoming a reality, with authorities now deciding whether the network will use a traditional metro system or a monorail, according to the Gulf Daily News. During a panel discussion hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce Bahrain in December, the kingdom’s Transportation and Telecommunications Minister emphasized the importance of transport projects for the nation’s economy. Plans for Bahrain’s domestic metro network are being accelerated, alongside efforts to connect it with key regional GCC rail links. The minister called rail connectivity a “top priority” for the kingdom.
Phase One of the metro will cover 29 km and include 20 stations across two main lines. The first line will link Bahrain International Airport to Seef District, while the second line will run from Juffair through the Diplomatic Area and Salmaniya, ending at the Isa Town Educational Area. Once the transport mode is finalized, the ministry will invite pre-qualified international consortia and new expressions of interest before awarding the final tender. The minister also highlighted the importance of regional integration, noting that Bahrain’s connection to neighboring countries, historically via the King Fahad Causeway, is set for a major boost through rail transport.
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