DB rail concept for Qatar

摘要

The German railway Deutsche Bahn AG will develop an integrated railway system for the Qatari peninsula in the Persian Gulf which will include freight and passenger traffic, local and long-distance services, and high-speed lines. The Qatari government has agreed on long-term collaboration with the German railway Deutsche Bahn (DB) aimed at setting up a modern integrated railway system in Qatar. A memorandum of understanding to that effect was signed by the investment company Qatari Diar and DB ML AG in Doha at the end of August. The basis of the scheme, for which DB will develop the conceptual design and provide consultancy services, is a multi-billion dollar project cluster for the construction of an efficient local transit system in Doha, together with frontier-crossing freight and passenger lines, including a possible high-speed rail connection to Bahrain. DB is not expected to make any financial contribution, but will merely provide its own expertise to help set up competitive railway infrastructure. 《This agreement clearly demonstrates the strength of our integrated group and the excellent reputation our railway know-how enjoys in other countries,》 commented Otto Wiesheu, DB executive board member responsible for economic and political affairs, and chairman of the supervisory board of DB International GmbH.