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    Qatar Rail Receives a Set of Four New TBMs for Doha Metro

    By on Jun 05, 2014 in Architecture, Civil, Featured Articles, Infrastructure, Infrastructure, Investment, Mechanical, Rail, Urban Rail & Metros

    Al Mayeda, Al Khor, Lehwaila and Al Wakra to bore tunnels for Red Line North and Red Line South Doha, June 04, 2014 Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail), the company overseeing the construction of the much-anticipated integrated railways network, has received 4 more tunnel boring machines (TBMs) for Phase 1 of the Doha Metro. The […]

    Dammam Metro to Cost USD $16bn
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    Dammam Metro to Cost USD $16bn

    By on May 29, 2014 in Bahrain, Passenger Rail, Saudi Arabia, Urban Rail & Metros

    The new public transport system which will link Qatif, Dhahran and Dammam is set to cost USD $16.1 bn. The whole project will consist of light rail, metro, shuttle bus and bus services to tackle congestion right across the region. It is estimated that studies on the design and identification of stations along the routes […]

    Final Shortlist for Tenders to Build Mecca Metro Project
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    Final Shortlist for Tenders to Build Mecca Metro Project

    By on May 28, 2014 in Saudi Arabia, Urban Rail & Metros

    Prince Mishaal bin Abdullah, Governor of Mecca, has announced that the shortlist to design and build Mecca’s new metro system has been finalised. He approved it last week. Ten consortia have been invited to put in final tenders for one of two contracts. The consortia come from Europe and the Far East, and must file […]

    Stage Two Contracts of UAE Rail Network to be Awarded Later in 2014
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    Stage Two Contracts of UAE Rail Network to be Awarded Later in 2014

    By on May 24, 2014 in High Speed Rail, Infrastructure, Passenger Rail, UAE, Urban Rail & Metros

    With Stage One of the UAE rail network complete, Etihad Rail is planning on awarding the Design and Build contract of Stage Two of the network, which will comprise of 630 km of new track. British engineering company Atkins has completed the first phase of the Stage Two contract, the preliminary engineering work. The next […]

    Jeddah Integrated Transport Plan Announced
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    Jeddah Integrated Transport Plan Announced

    By on May 10, 2014 in Infrastructure, Passenger Rail, Saudi Arabia, Urban Rail & Metros

    The Jeddah Metro Company has announced a 7 year plan to tackle congestion in the city and get citizens of the city out of their cars and onto public transport. New commuter railways and a metro will be built, with dedicated bus and ferry routes being put in place. 152 km of metro track will […]

    Draft Outline of Al Sharqiya Metro Nearing Completion
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    Draft Outline of Al Sharqiya Metro Nearing Completion

    By on May 02, 2014 in Saudi Arabia, Urban Rail & Metros

    The draft outline of the Al Sharqiya Metro, which will link Qatif, Dhahran, Dammam, and Al Khobar with 86km of Metro track, is nearing completion and should be filed to the King’s office for approval by the end of this year. In addition, 70km of ‘bus tracks’ will be built to help ease congestion in […]

    Qatar Railways Awards Doha Metro Design and Build Contract
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    Qatar Railways Awards Doha Metro Design and Build Contract

    By on Apr 29, 2014 in Qatar, Urban Rail & Metros

    Qatar Railways, the government organisation which administers Qatar’s rail system, has awarded an international conglomerate the USD $3.3bn design and build contract for the Doha Metro. The conglomerate building the Metro comprises of five companies from Europe and the Middle East. Larsen & Toubro (L&T) of India, Aktor SA of Greece, Yapi Merkezi Insaat of […]

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    First TBM ‘Lebretha’ Arrives on Time

    By on Apr 26, 2014 in Building, Featured Articles, Infrastructure, Infrastructure, Mechanical, Ports, Stations & Terminals, Press Releases, Rail, Urban Rail & Metros

    ‘Lebretha’ to Dig around 8 km for 2 Years Doha, April 27, 2014 Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail), the company overseeing the construction of the integrated railway network, has taken delivery of the first of 21 tunnel boring machines (TBMs). TBM S-865, also known as ‘Lebretha’ was manufactured by Germany’s Herrenknecht, and is the first […]

    Prequalification Invitations Made for Mecca Metro Works
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    Prequalification Invitations Made for Mecca Metro Works

    By on Apr 24, 2014 in Saudi Arabia, Urban Rail & Metros

    The Development Commission of Mecca and Mashaaer (DCOMM) is inviting companies to prequalify for the Metro Public Transport Programme (MPTP) Phase 1 rail system works. Experienced national and international companies with specialism in metro and bus transit systems are invited to prequalify. The works will include track work and systems, as well as depot systems. […]

    Invitation to prequalify for MPTP Metro Phase 1 Rail Systems Works
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    Invitation to prequalify for MPTP Metro Phase 1 Rail Systems Works

    By on Apr 23, 2014 in Architecture, Building, Civil, Consultants, Featured Articles, Infrastructure, Infrastructure, Rail, Urban Rail & Metros

    Makkah Public Transport Program (MPTP) In accordance with the Royal Decree which approved the implementation of the Makkah Public Transport Project (Metro and Bus networks), the Development Commission of Makkah and Mashaaer (DCOMM), Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, invites experienced national and international companies specialized in metro and bus transit systems to prequalify for the […]

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