| Also Known As |
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AGCC Railway |
| Country |
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UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait |
| Project Value |
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USD 30,000,000,000 Estimated |
| Sector |
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Infrastructure | Railways |
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Consultants |
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Consortium of Canrail, Khatib and Alami and Partners and Systra
(Feasibility study) |
Booz & Company - Middle East
(Study) |
| Profile Type |
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Standalone Project
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| Related Projects (1) |
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Phase:
Design - Execution
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Completion: 2017
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| Background |
The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the GulfCooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf , also known as Gulf Cooperation CouncilGulf Cooperation Council, plans to build a railway network project in the GCC.
The purpose of the project is to link the 6 GCC states together running from Kuwait to Oman.
The railway will be around 2,200 Km long covering the coast of the Gulf and extending from Oman to Kuwait, passing through the UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
The railway will be linked to the planned Middle East rail network where the full network will have 16 lanes with an approximate length of 19,000 Km.
There are two proposed routes for the project. The first proposed route will be running Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain over Qatar, crossing the relevant stretches of water by bridge and continuing to UAE and Oman. The second will stretch from Kuwait to Saudi Arabia before passing through UAE and ending in Oman.
GCC states have been independently developing their sections of the rail line.
The consortium of Systra, Khatib and Alami, and Canrail is the feasibility study consultant and the World BankWorld Bank will advise on the tendering process. |
| Expected Events |
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Contract Phase/Phase |
Description |
| Q4 2012 |
Design | Design expected to be completed
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| Q1 2013 |
Construction | Construction works expected to start
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| 2017 |
Completion | Project expected to be completed
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| Latest Events |
In January 2012, the design of the rail network was ongoing separately by the 6 GCC states.
In Q4 2012, the design of the rail network is expected to be completed.
In Q1 2013, the construction works are expected to start.
In 2017, the project is expected to be completed. |
| Previous Events |
In July 2011, the study for the formation of the GCC Rail Authority was awaiting the approval of the member governments.
In January 2011, the Gulf Cooperation CouncilGulf Cooperation Council selected Booz and CompanyBooz and Company to perform the study for the formation of the GCC Rail Authority.
In December 2009, the member states declared that the project was commercially and financially feasible.
In Q3 2009, the consortium of Systra, Khatib and Alami, and Canrail was performing the study of phase 2.
In May 2009, the study of phase 1 was completed.
In February 2009, Systra was awarded the study contract of phase 1 of Oman's section of the railway (from the port of Sohar to the capital Muscat).
In December 2008, the feasibility study was completed and approved by the GCC leaders (in the GCC summit).
In September 2007, the consortium started working on the feasibility study.
In February 2007, the consortium of Systra, Khatib and Alami and Canrail was awarded the feasibility study contract. The study covers extrapolation of topographical and statistical data, route alignment works, port integration, financing and development options, creation of a legal model and passenger and freight configuration.
In December 2006, the ITB for the study contract was issued.
In 2004, a preliminary study was carried out by Parsons BrinckerhoffParsons Brinckerhoff and Global Investment HouseGlobal Investment House and the study proposed 2 routes for the network. |
| Scope of Work |
Construction of a railway network of approximately 2,200 km. |
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| Schedule | Contract Phase/Phase | Description |
| 2004 |
Study | Preliminary study carried out by Parsons BrinckerhoffParsons Brinckerhoff and Global Investment HouseGlobal Investment House
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| Dec 2006 |
Study | ITB issued
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| Feb 2007 |
Study | The consortium of Systra, Khatib & AlamiKhatib & Alami and Canrail selected
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| Sep 2007 |
Study | Initial study started
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| Dec 2008 |
Study | Feasibility study completed | | | Study | Project approved
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| Feb 2009 |
Study | Phase 1's study completed | | | Study | Study contract of phase 1 awarded to Systra
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| Q4 2012 |
Design | Design expected to be completed
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| Q1 2013 |
Construction | Construction works expected to start
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| 2017 |
Completion | Project expected to be completed
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