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 Updated: 31Oct11
 
Dubai RTA - Al Sufouh Tram Project
Country : UAE
Project Value : USD 1,100,000,000
Sector : Infrastructure | Metro
Consultant : Systra (Feasibility study)
Contractor : Consortium of Alstom Transport, Besix and Serco Group (DB)
Profile Type :  Master Project
Associated Projects : Contract Package (2)
Phase:
DB - Execution
Completion: 2014
 
 
Owner : Roads and Transport Authority - DubaiRoads and Transport Authority - DubaiLoading... - UAE
Location :
Al Sufouh, Dubai, UAE
Contract Type : DB - Design, Build
Facility Type : Tram system
Capacity : 10,000 passengers per hour 
14.7 Km long
Background The Dubai Road and Transport AuthorityDubai Road and Transport AuthorityLoading... (RTARTALoading...) plans to build a tram system in Al Sufouh, Dubai.

The purpose of the project is to improve traffic flow and road services between Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah Lakes.

The project will be implemented in 2 phases with a 14.7 Km tram line and will accommodate 10,000 passengers per hour. Phase 1 includes the construction of a 10.7 Km tram line with 13 stations, 8 trains and a depot, and will link Al Sufouh area with Dubai Marina area by replacing the existing bridge with a new one to link Jumeirah Beach Residence and Dubai Marina. Phase 2 will include a 4 Km tram line with 6 stations and 17 trains to link Jumeirah Beach road with the Mall of the Emirates.

Systra is the feasibility study consultant.
Expected Events
Schedule Contract Phase/Phase Description
2014 CompletionProject expected to be completed
Latest Events In October 2011, phase 1 was under construction and phase 2 was still on hold.

In 2014, the project is expected to be completed.
Previous Events In April 2011, 30% of phase 1 was completed, and phase 2 was still on hold.

In January 2011, the construction of phase 1 resumed.

In June 2010, phase 1 was put on hold.

In 2008, the feasibility study was completed.

In December 2008, phase 2 was put on hold due to the financial crisis.

In April 2008, the DB contract for phase 1 was awarded to the consortium of AlstomAlstomLoading... Transport, Besix and Serco Group. The awarded consortium has the option to include phase 2 in the contract during a later stage.

On 7 September 2007, the ITB for the DB contract was issued.
Scope of Work Construction of a 14.7 Km long tram line including:
Phase 1:
- Construction of a 10.7 Km tram line, 13 stations, and an underground depot.
- Supply and installation of 8 trains.

Phase 2:
- Construction of a 4 Km tram line and 6 stations.
- Supply and installation of 17 trains.
Financing Source In April 2011, the consortium of AlstomAlstomLoading... Transport, Besix and Serco Group received partial funds from RTARTALoading... and negotiations for the remaining financing were ongoing.

In September 2010, RTARTALoading... was in negotiations with the consortium of AlstomAlstomLoading... Transport, Besix and Serco Group regarding the financing of the project and changes in the alignment.
Contract Packages
Type Project Name Contract Value
Dubai RTA - Al Sufouh Tram Project - Phase 1 USD 544,000,000
Dubai RTA - Al Sufouh Tram Project - Phase 2 USD 556,000,000
Project News
02-Apr-2011 RTA to accelerate construction of Al Sufouh Tram project - Press Release
02-Apr-2011 Al Sufouh Tram project to be accelerated - Emirates 24|7
05-Dec-2010 Work on Al Sufouh Tram project gathers pace - Gulf News
02-Mar-2010 Tram project progresses smoothly - Gulf News
30-Sep-2009 Al Sufouh tram to have Metro link - Gulf News
28-Jan-2009 Firms begin work on Al Sufouh tram project - Emirates 24|7
27-Jan-2009 RTA: Preliminary Works of Al Sufouh Tram Kick Off - Press Release
19-Oct-2008 Al Sufouh Tramway Phase I contract goes to Alstom, Besix - Emirates 24|7
29-Apr-2008 H.H Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid approves the design of the AED 4b Al Safooh Tram project - Press Release
18-Mar-2008 Revised tenders submitted to RTA for tram project - Emirates 24|7
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Project Schedule

ScheduleContract Phase/PhaseDescription
Mar 2008 DBBidders submitted their revised proposals
Apr 2008 DBContract for phase 1 awarded to the consortium of AlstomAlstomLoading... Transport, Besix and Serco Group
2008 CompletionFeasibility study completed
Dec 2008 DBPhase 2 put on hold
Jun 2010 DBPhase 1 put on hold
Apr 2011 DB30% of phase 1 completed
2014 CompletionProject expected to be completed

Project News

02-Apr-2011 RTA to accelerate construction of Al Sufouh Tram project - Press Release
02-Apr-2011 Al Sufouh Tram project to be accelerated - Emirates 24|7
05-Dec-2010 Work on Al Sufouh Tram project gathers pace - Gulf News
02-Mar-2010 Tram project progresses smoothly - Gulf News
30-Sep-2009 Al Sufouh tram to have Metro link - Gulf News
28-Jan-2009 Firms begin work on Al Sufouh tram project - Emirates 24|7
27-Jan-2009 RTA: Preliminary Works of Al Sufouh Tram Kick Off - Press Release
19-Oct-2008 Al Sufouh Tramway Phase I contract goes to Alstom, Besix - Emirates 24|7
29-Apr-2008 H.H Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid approves the design of the AED 4b Al Safooh Tram project - Press Release
18-Mar-2008 Revised tenders submitted to RTA for tram project - Emirates 24|7
» More News
 
Roads and Transport Authority - Dubai
Owner 
Roads and Transport Authority Building, Al Marakesh Road, Umm Romoul Area, P.O. Box 118899, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Tel: +971 4-284-4444 | Fax: +971 4-206-5555 | Email: info@rta.ae | Website: www.rta.ae
  • Name: Sameh Al Zeiny
    Position: Manager, Road Planning and Design
    Tel: +971 4-290-4734
  • Name: Mohammed Al Ruwaishid
    Position: Manager, Rail Design
    Tel: +971 4-284-4444
    Fax: +971 4-206-5555
 
Systra
Consultant - Feasibility study
Al Baniyas Road, Deira, P.O. Box 111081, Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971 4-223-0144 | Fax: +971 4-223-1088 | Website: http://www.systra.com
 
Consortium of Alstom Transport, Besix and Serco Group
Contractor - DB
Serco Group
P.O. Box: 9197, Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971 4-403-3500 | Email: generalenquiries-middleeast@serco.com | Website: http://www.serco.com
Alstom Transport
Al Ain Road, Dubai, P.O. Box 37956, Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971 4-399-6698 | Website: http://www.alstom.com/transport/
Besix
Brussels
Tel: +32 2-402-6211 | Fax: +32 2-402-6200 | Email: communication@besix.com | Website: http://www.besix.com
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