Bahrain Metro

GPTKB entity

Properties (61)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf metro system
gptkbp:accessibility designed for people with disabilities
gptkbp:benefits improved public transport access
gptkbp:built 2019
urban environment
cut-and-cover
gptkbp:collaborations international engineering firms
gptkbp:community_engagement community consultations held
gptkbp:community_impact job creation during construction
gptkbp:community_involvement reduced air pollution
local stakeholders engaged in planning
widely endorsed by residents
gptkbp:construction_cost approximately $1.2 billion
gptkbp:cultural_significance promotes urban development
gptkbp:design modern and sustainable
gptkbp:environmental_impact aims to reduce traffic congestion
aims to boost local economy
gptkbp:feedback incorporated into planning stages
gptkbp:firstDeployment prioritizes_hiring_Bahraini_workers
gptkbp:fuel_capacity approximately 43,000 passengers per hour
gptkbp:funding gptkb:government_of_Bahrain
gptkbp:future_plans regular updates provided to the public
initially announced in 2015
links to regional transport networks
planned to open in 2022
gptkbp:futurePlans planned extensions to other areas
part_of_Bahrain's_economic_diversification_strategy
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Bahrain Metro
gptkbp:integration with bus services
gptkbp:is_expected_to 2024
gptkbp:keyPeople dedicated right-of-way
gptkbp:length approximately 109 kilometers
gptkbp:localGovernment backed by national development plans
gptkbp:location gptkb:Bahrain
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Bahrain_Public_Transport_Company
gptkbp:partnerships with local businesses
gptkbp:productionCompany various international contractors
gptkbp:productLine 2
gptkbp:project gptkb:Bahrain_Metro_Company
managed by government authorities
anticipated to enhance quality of life
includes multiple transport modes
regularly shared with media
gptkbp:public_perception campaigns to inform citizens
gptkbp:public_transport_access integrated with existing systems
reduces reliance on private vehicles
gptkbp:region serves_as_a_model_for_other_Gulf_countries
gptkbp:safetyFeatures advanced signaling systems
meets international safety regulations
complies with global best practices
gptkbp:stations approximately 20
state-of-the-art facilities
gptkbp:status under construction
gptkbp:sustainability focus on reducing carbon footprint
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives aligned with national objectives
gptkbp:technology automated train operation
gptkbp:ticketingSystem smart card technology
gptkbp:transportation designed to improve travel times
introduces new technologies to the region
gptkbp:type light rail
gptkbp:youth_development integrated into city development plans