Rail

Kuwait's new metro rail receives go-ahead

Kuwaiti government signs off feasibility study for new metro.

The Partnerships Technical Bureau (PTB), Kuwaits government committee, signed off the feasibility study for a new metro rail system.

Dubai tram contract worth US$1.09 billion awarded

RTA said it has awarded a 13-year maintenance contract for the Al Sufouh tram project to a consortium comprising Alstom Co and Cofely-Besix Co.

The Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) said it has awarded a 13-year maintenance contract for the Al Sufouh tram project in Dubai to a consortium comprising Alstom Co and Cofely-Besix Co.

Etihad Rail financing plan cleared

Etihad Rail?s plan to borrow US$1.3 billion to finance part of the construction of a nationwide railway network was approved by the UAE cabinet.

Iraq looking for bidders on US$450mn rail project

Iraq is seeking bidders to compete for a US$450mn monorail project in the southern holy city of Kerbala.

Saudi signs railway contracts worth US$2.3 billion

Saudi?s Finance Minister Ibrahim Al-Assaf signed three contacts worth US$630mn with Saudi Arabian Railway (SAR) to implement various projects for the North-South Railway.