Etihad Rail issues tenders for phase two

Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE's national railway network, has issued invitations to tender for the first three contracts in the development of stage two of the rail network. The three invitations to tender, which were issued to all pre-qualified companies, are for contracts covering the design and build of new lines, including the lines between Ruwais and Ghweifat (137km), Liwa Junction and Al Ain (190km), as well as for the railway integration and systems contract, the company said in
August 2, 2013 Read time: 2 mins
Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE's national railway network, has issued invitations to tender for the first three contracts in the development of stage two of the rail network.

The three invitations to tender, which were issued to all pre-qualified companies, are for contracts covering the design and build of new lines, including the lines between Ruwais and Ghweifat (137km), Liwa Junction and Al Ain (190km), as well as for the railway integration and systems contract, the company said in a statement.

Etihad Rail added that it was set to issue the remaining stage two tenders over the next few months.

Stage two represents a significant component of the national rail network, in both scale and scope, as it will further connect industrial and urban areas, and will see the railway connect with the planned GCC network - linking with Saudi Arabia at Ghweifat and Oman at Al Ain.  Construction of stage two is scheduled to begin early next year, following the award of tendered contracts.

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