Free app for Qatar transport
Qatar Rail is a free-to-use lifestyle app developed by the transport company of the same name. This travel management platform gives you real-time information about the Doha Metro and the Lusail Tram, including the nearest station and schedule of the next trip.
Qatar Rail is a convenient and handy app, with large buttons and equally large fonts that make it accessible to the visually challenged. Unfortunately, it also suffers from intermittent connectivity issues, leaving users unable to access timely information or even log into the app. Other helpful tools for visitors to Qatar include Hayya to Qatar 2022 or EHTERAZ.
The official Qatari railway app
Qatar Rail serves users looking to use the Doha Metro and the Lusail Tram. These are two rapid transit systems that serve the areas of metropolitan Doha and Lusail in the northern area. Right off the bat, users are met with relevant ads such as promos or online shopping for Metro Travel Cards. There are also large buttons for registering and managing cards, topping up load, information, and services.
A helpful feature of this app is that it uses a navigation system to tell users where the closest station is, both for Doha and Lusail lines. It also lets you know if you have to expect delays, such as rerouting or repair works, and an estimated time for the next train, allowing you to optimize your schedule without waiting too long or having to memorize schedules.
Unfortunately, the app could use some help in terms of connectivity and optimization. Users complain about being unable to use its features such as logging in or updating their accounts, requiring them to head to their nearest station to top up their cards and use the transport systems. Others report the app not loading upright, being greeted with an app initialization failure problem.
Handy, but takes a few tries
Overall, Qatar Rail is supposedly a good app for going around Doha and other parts of Qatar. It has a user-friendly interface and offers a lot of features to ensure a portable and convenient experience in riding trains. Unfortunately, the app doesn’t deliver as it should. It is rife with optimization and connectivity issues that will test your patience as you try over and over again.
