Kone has won an order for 139 elevators, escalators and autowalks from Qatar Rail to be installed at the Lusail Light Rail Transit system.

Developed by Qatar Rail, the Lusail Light Rail Transit network will comprise 10 km of underground track, four main tram lines, of ground level and elevated tracks and  passenger stations.

The new sustainable transport system, currently under construction in Lusail, north of capital Doha, is expected to accommodate the 250,000 inhabitants and also serve around 40,000 daily visitors.

The rail network will connect to Doha’s metro network at a network interchange located on Khor highway. It is designed by architecture firm Atkins and being built by QDVC (Qatari Diar Vinci Construction).

To ensure accessibility and seamless transfer for the passengers through the stations, the Kone equipment will include 49 elevators, 82 escalators and eight horizontal autowalks.