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UK firm to manage Haramain Railway
DAMMAM: Scott Wilson, market leader in providing multidisciplinary services to railways worldwide, has won a SR89.8 million contract for the management of the Haramain Railway that would link Makkah, Madinah and Jeddah.Finance Minister Ibrahim Al-Assaf and Transport Minister Jabara Al-Seraisry signed the deal with the UK-based company.
"This contract was signed to make use of the administrative expertise of the company in the management of big projects," said Al-Seraisry, chairman of Saudi Railway Organization (SRO) . The 450-km railroad will facilitate movement of pilgrims between Makkah and Madinah.
Scott Wilson's consultancy services cover all aspects of railroad infrastructure planning, design, project management, construction supervision and asset maintenance across the globe.
"The Ministry of Transport is keen to complete all steps required for the implementation of the Haramain Railway project," said Al-Seraisry. "This is one of the important transport projects in the Kingdom," he added.
He underscored the government's support for the expansion and privatization of railways in the Kingdom. "Expansion of railways will have a tremendous impact on the Kingdom's economic and social development," he said.
Abdul Aziz Al-Hoqail, president of SRO , said the organization would receive technical and financial offers for the project's second phase by the end of next month.
The second phase covers construction of railway lines, signal and communication systems, import of train cars and equipment and operation and maintenance.
"The working team at SRO and Public Investment Fund will study the offers in order to announce the winner of the contract," Al-Hoqail told reporters after the signing ceremony.
The government had earlier signed a SR6.7 billion contract with Al-Rajhi Consortium to carry out civilian works related to the project. Work has already started on the Madinah-Jeddah route.
By Faiz Al-Mazroui
© Arab News 2010
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