Qatar Rail has restored Metro Service at Al Aziziyah and Al Sudan stations after a temporary closure on Monday, November 2, 2026. Both stations serve the Doha Metro Gold Line and reopened following the completion of the scheduled closure period.
The two stations closed at 7am and resumed operations at 2pm. Qatar Rail confirmed the reopening after temporarily suspending services to accommodate Watan Exercise 2026. Consequently, passengers can once again access both stations as part of their journeys across the metro network.
The temporary closure lasted seven hours, covering the morning and early afternoon periods. During that time, passengers travelling through Al Aziziyah and Al Sudan had to account for the interruption when planning their journeys. However, the reopening restored access at both locations once the closure ended.
Qatar Rail identified Watan Exercise 2026 as the reason behind the temporary suspension. The exercise required the two Gold Line stations to close during the specified hours. However, the announcement did not provide further details about the exercise or explain the specific activities conducted at either station.
The reopening means that Metro Service has returned to Al Aziziyah and Al Sudan after the planned interruption. Passengers who use these stations can now resume their usual journeys through the Gold Line. Nevertheless, travellers should continue checking official service announcements when planning journeys around temporary operational changes.
Qatar Rail also acknowledged the cooperation shown by passengers during the closure. The company thanked commuters for their understanding while the stations remained unavailable. This message followed the restoration of services and confirmed the end of the temporary interruption.
The announcement focused specifically on Al Aziziyah and Al Sudan stations. It did not report additional closures elsewhere across the Doha Metro network. Likewise, Qatar Rail did not announce any wider changes to the Gold Line timetable or operating arrangements.
The temporary suspension formed part of arrangements connected with Watan Exercise 2026. Such planned interruptions can affect passenger journeys, particularly when they involve stations serving established metro routes. Therefore, timely announcements help commuters understand service changes and adjust their travel arrangements accordingly.
With both stations operating again, passengers can return to using these Gold Line locations. The reopening also concludes the seven-hour service interruption announced for Monday morning. Qatar Rail’s update confirms that the temporary closure has ended and normal access has resumed at the two stations.
Metro Service at Al Aziziyah and Al Sudan is therefore available again following the exercise-related closure. Passengers can use both stations for their journeys, while remaining attentive to future announcements from Qatar Rail.
