Qatar Rail has said the pedestrian underpass, running through the Sport City Doha Metro station and leading to Khalifa International Stadium, will remain open to the public during the IAAF World Championships Doha 2019 to ensure the safety of spectators. "We are looking forward to an exceptional championship," it tweeted on Saturday.

To ensure the safety of the IAAF 2019 audience, the pedestrian underpass leading to Khalifa Stadium is open to the public during the time of tournament. We are looking forward for an exceptional championship.@metrotram_qa pic.twitter.com/qXgH2n2ocX

— Qatar Rail (@qrc_official) September 28, 2019