Egis, Systra to carry out design studies for Medina metro

The Medina Metro Development Authority (MMDA) has awarded Egis, in association with Systra, a contract to carry out the design studies for the future metro network in Medina. The contract covers three lines (green, blue, red) stretching a total of 95 kilometres, including 25 kilometres underground and 48 kilometres overhead. The project is part of an ambitious plan initiated over the past few years by Saudi Arabia to develop and modernise its transport infrastructure. As the second holy city in the country,
March 16, 2015 Read time: 2 mins
RSSThe Medina Metro Development Authority (MMDA) has awarded Egis, in association with 5602 Systra, a contract to carry out the design studies for the future metro network in Medina. The contract covers three lines (green, blue, red) stretching a total of 95 kilometres, including 25 kilometres underground and 48 kilometres overhead.

The project is part of an ambitious plan initiated over the past few years by Saudi Arabia to develop and modernise its transport infrastructure. As the second holy city in the country, Medina has to deal with an influx of several million pilgrims each year.

The consortium will carry out feasibility studies and the preliminary design for the metro, including the preparation of invitation to tender documentation for design and build contracts. Over a 12-month period, the project team based in Medina will draw on all of 7319 Egis’ expertise required for this huge project: civil engineering, architecture, environment, rolling stock, signalling, telecoms, operating strategy, etc.

The project is divided into two phases, with the metro is due to enter into service in 2020.

This new contract comes as a complementary addition to the metro services provided currently by Egis in the Middle East in the fields of project management and works supervision contracts.

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