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 Updated: 20Oct08
 
Dubai RTA - Al Sufouh Tram Project
Country : UAE
Project Value : USD 1,100,000,000
Sector : Infrastructure | Metro
Consultant : Systra
Profile Type :  Master Project  | Related Projects (2)
Phase:
Construction - Execution
 
 
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 : 10,400 passengers per hour 
14.5 km long
Background The Dubai Road and Transport AuthorityDubai Road and Transport AuthorityLoading... (RTARTALoading...) plans to build a tram system in Al Sufouh area to improve traffic flow and road services between Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah Lakes.

The project will be implemented in 2 phases. The first phase 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 1 will include the construction of a 9.5 km tram line with 13 stations. The 5 km second phase will include a spur line to link Jumeirah Beach road with the Mall of the Emirates and will comprise 6 stations.

Upon completion, the 14.5 km tram network will accommodate up to 5,200 passengers per hour in each direction.

Systra of France is the project consultant.
Current Status In November 2009, phase 2 was still on hold.

In April 2011, phase 1 is expected to be completed.
Previous Events In December 2008, phase 2 was put on hold due to the financial crisis.

In October 2008, the USD 544 million DB contract for phase 1 was signed.

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

In March 2008, bidders submitted their revised bid prices after RTARTALoading...'s decision to move the scheme's depot underground.

On 7 September 2007, the ITB for the DB contract was issued.
Scope of Work Phase 1:
- Construction of a 9.5 km tram line, 13 stations, and an underground depot.
- Supply and installation of 11 trains.

Phase 2:
- Construction of a 5 km tram line and 6 stations.
- Supply and installation of 14 trains.
Expected Schedule
PhaseScheduleDescription
Completion Apr 2011 Expected completion of phase 1
Related Projects
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 Schedule

SchedulePhaseDescription
Jul 2007 Construction Prequalifiers submitted their applications
07 Sep 2007 Construction ITB issued for the DB contract of phase 1
Dec 2007 Construction Bidders submitted their technical proposals
Jan 2008 Construction Bidders submitted their commercial proposals
Mar 2008 Construction Bidders submitted their revised proposals
Oct 2008 Construction DB contract for phase 1 awarded to the ABS Consortium
 
Prequalified Bidders Awarded
  • ABS Consortium (Alstom, Besix, and Serco Group)
  • JV of Marubeni Corporation, Ansaldo Trasporti, and Pizzarotti
  • JV of Mitsubishi Corporation and ETA Ascon
  • JV of Siemens, Al Habtoor Engineering Enterprises, and Gulf Leighton
  • ABS Consortium (Alstom, Besix, and Serco Group)
  • JV of Marubeni Corporation, Ansaldo Trasporti, and Pizzarotti
  • JV of Siemens, Al Habtoor Engineering Enterprises, and Gulf Leighton
  • ABS Consortium (Alstom, Besix, and Serco Group)
Dec 2008 Construction Phase 2 put on hold
Apr 2011 Completion Expected completion of phase 1

Project 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 Business 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 Business 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 Business 24/7
27-Nov-2007 Work on Al Sufouh tram on track for January start - Gulf News
03-Sep-2007 Dubai will have tram service in two years - Khaleej Times
03-Sep-2007 Dubai Gets Ready for Tram System - Arab News
16-Jan-2006 Dubai Road and Transport Authority working on road projects for Al Safouh - Khaleej Times
» More News
 
Roads and Transport Authority - DubaiRoads and Transport Authority - DubaiLoading...
Owner 
RTA Building, Al Marakesh Road, P.O. Box 118899, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971 4-284-4444 | Fax: +971 4-206-5555 | Email: info@rta.ae | Website: www.rta.ae
  • Name: Mohammed Al Ruwaishid
    Position: Manager, Rail Design
    Tel: +971 4-284-4444
    Fax: +971 4-206-5555
  • Name: Laila Taher
    Position: Director of RTA Executive Office
  • Name: Sameh Al Zeiny
    Position: Manager, Road Planning and Design
    Tel: +971 4-206-5168
    Fax: +971 4-206-5555
  • Name: Hamed Aqeel Al Fahim
    Position: Manager, Road Planning and Design
    Tel: +971 4-206-5168
    Fax: +971 4-206-5555
    •  
 
Systra
Consultant 
P.O. Box: 111081, Arbift Tower, 8th Floor, Office n° 803-805, Al Baniyas Road, Deira , Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971 4-220-144 | Fax: +971 4-223-1088 | Website: http://www.systra.com
 
ABS Consortium (Alstom, Besix, and Serco Group)
Developer 
P.O. Box: 25448, Crescent Tower, 11th Floor Al Buhaira Corniche Road, Sharjah, UAE
Tel: +971 6-556-3971 | Fax: +971 6-556-2154 | Website: http://www.alstom.com
  • Name: Daniel Dunoye
    Position: Business Development Manager
  • Name: Sylvain Hijazi
    Position: Country President (Alstom)
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