The master developer and operator of the UAE’s national railway network, Etihad Rail has invited bids for the first three contracts in the development of Phase II of the rail network.
The contracts cover the design and build of new lines between Ruwais and Ghweifat (137km), Liwa Junction and Al Ain (190km), and for the railway integration and systems contract, which covers signalling, communications and commissioning for the second phase network.
The tendering of the first contracts follows the commencement of construction works earlier this year near Mirfa in the Western Region for stage one of the network, Etihad Rail said.
The second stage will connect industrial and urban areas and will also connect Saudi Arabia at Ghweifat and Oman at Al Ain. Last May, the company said the locomotives are scheduled for delivery in late 2012, and will be operational by end of 2013 in the Western Region.