Qatar Foundation (QF) launched the Education City Tram in 2019. This electrically-powered tram system is a sustainable form of travel and carries passengers around QF’s ‘Academic Loop’ and beyond like the Oxygen Park, Green Spine and more.

Here's your guide to the Education City Tram - enjoy the ride!

Education City Tram map & stations

The Education City Tram covers a total of 3 lines:

• Line 1: Yellow
• Line 2: Blue (Academic Loop)
• Line 3: Green

At present the Yellow and Blue lines are operational. The tram enables car-less, park-and-ride connections between Qatar Foundation’s schools, universities, centres, and other facilities. The stations are as follows:

Places near the stations

Education City Tram timings

Blue Line:

• Sunday to Thursday: 6 am-10 pm (Peak hours: 6-8 am & 1:30-3:30 pm)
  • Frequency:
    • Peak: 4 minutes between trams
    • Off-peak: 10 minutes between trams
  • Friday and Saturday: 8 am-4 pm
    • Frequency: 10 minutes between trams

Yellow Line:

• Sunday to Thursday: 6 am-10 pm (Peak hours: 8 am-10 am & 4 pm-6 pm)
  • Frequency:
    • Peak: 5 minutes between trams
    • Off-peak: 10 minutes between trams
  • Friday and Saturday: 8 am-4 pm
    • Frequency:
      • Friday: 12 minutes between trams
      • Saturday: 17 minutes between trams

Note: Children who are not 12 years of age need to be accompanied by an adult when riding the tram.

Education City Tram things to know

• Passengers must show 'Green' EHTERAZ status to the security onboard after entering the tram.
• The trams have wheelchair access and pushchair, carrycot, or folding bicycles must be attached with a safety belt during the journey.
• Pets are allowed on the tram. Small animals must be kept inside a suitable closed transportation container or cage. Guide or Hearing Dogs accompanying blind or deaf passengers are allowed inside the trams. The dog must travel on the floor of the tram and not on any seat.

Education City Tram facts

• The Education City Tram is driven by drivers and is not driverless.
• Each air-conditioned tram has 64 seats, including seats for people with disabilities.
• Trams reduce CO2 emissions by 30% as opposed to using cars.
• EC Tram travels at a maximum speed of 40km/hr but it may vary as required.
• Once fully opened, the tram's 11.5 km route will provide a rail link within and between Education City’s North and South campuses, including via a tunnel under Al Luqta Street.⁣
• The 19 state-of-the-art Avenio trams have an onboard energy-storing system that removes the need for overhead power cables and can travel from one stop to the next without a need for charging.

Car-Free Day

The Car-Free Day at Qatar Foundation (QF) reflects its commitment to building awareness of the importance of sustainability and reducing carbon emissions. This is a great chance for you to participate and do something green. A great idea would be to ditch the car and take the EC Tram to go around while visiting! Stay tuned to QF's social media channels to know about their Car-Free Days.

Details:

• Cost: It is free to ride the tram.
• Tickets: No tickets or prior booking is needed.
• Website:
  • Qatar Foundation: www.qf.org.qa
  • Education City: www.educationcity.qa
• Instagram:
  • Qatar Foundation: @qatarfoundation
  • Education City: @educationcity.qa

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