Manama Metro: An Automated Electric Driverless Transportation System
The article discusses the Bahrain Metro Rail Project, highlighting details about its phases and routes with the aim of improving the transportation system through an automated electric system. The network will span 109 kilometers and include 20 stations. It is noted that the first phase is nearing 29 kilometers, connecting Bahrain International Airport with Sitra, Al Seef, and Al Juffair in Isa Town. The focus is on promoting sustainable transportation and reducing carbon emissions by up to 9% of the country’s total pollution. The article also covers plans for deploying smart stations, developing a network of bike lanes, and aligning with Bahrain’s Vision 2030 to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. The project aims to enhance transportation efficiency, improve quality of life, and decrease reliance on traditional transport methods, with an initial pilot evaluation of electric buses before expanding their use in the future.
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