The Msheireb Downtown Doha (MDD), dubbed as the world’s first sustainable urban regeneration project, has confirmed it has received two of the three trams that will eventually ply passengers through the property. 

The LNG-powered internal trams are tailored-made for the ‘smart city,’ hand-crafted to European standards and will operate free-of-charge, reported Gulf Times.

“There’ll be three vehicles running all the time around the city within 15mins, with each having a six-minute interval each. Each vehicle can accommodate around 60 to 70 persons each,” said Msheireb Property’s sales and leasing director Lee Talbott.

MDD’s sustainable tram network has some unique features. Its vehicles can be operated as convertible, open-air cars during the cooler winter months by moving the large glass panels. Each has on-board CCTV and WiFi connections.

Citing the tram network’s seamless connectivity, he said it will also transport passengers to and from the Msheireb Metro Station, the biggest station which will connect the main three lines of Qatar Rail’s Doha Metro.

MDD also has a 10,000-capacity high tech underground parking for commuters, as well as special lanes and parking facilities for bicycles.

“We’ve 10,000 car spaces over six levels, essentially one of world’s largest underground parking,” he said.

The district also boasts of intelligent building management and lighting control systems, as well as energy metering, wireless coverage, smart home and fully-automated waste collection systems.

MDD is home to one of the biggest reverse osmosis plants in Qatar, supplying non-potable water for irrigation and the cooling towers (6,500cum daily).

MDD inspired a modern and digital community, featuring smarter living and working environments, according to MP.