Bahrain’s metro project gathers steam
10th June 2019
According to *Tradearabia news report, Bahrain’s metro project is gathering steam as experts later this year will look at ways to build a well-connected, world-class rail network in the kingdom. To be operational by 2023, the project is estimated to cost $1 to $2 billion, reported the Gulf Daily News.[..]
Bahrain announces consultancy tenders for phase one of its metro project
15th February 2019
According to *Tradearabia news report, Bahrain's Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications has announced the launch of tenders for the appointment of a transaction advisor and consultancy services firm for Phase One of its ambitious Bahrain Metro Project.[..]
Alstom delivers first of 50 new metro trains for Route 2020
22nd November 2018
According to *Constructionweekonline news report, the first of 50 new metro trains for Route 2020, the extension of Dubai Metro's Red Line, has been delivered to Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) by Alstom. [..]
Acciona's Route 2020 metro extension to be completed in Q2 2020
19th November 2018
According to *Constructionweekonline news report, Spanish contractor Acciona said its scope of construction for Dubai's Route 2020 metro extension will be complete in Q2 2020.[..]
UAE leads in GCC rail, metro construction schemes
29th August 2018
According to *Constructionweekonline news report, as the roads get busier, alternative modes of transport, such as Dubai Metro, are gaining even more popularity in the emirate. During the first half of this year, Dubai Metro’s Red and Green Lines transported 103.3 million riders, a notable hike against compared the 100.5 million travellers noted in H1 2017. Meanwhile, Dubai Tram was used by 3.2 million riders, the emirate’s Media Office reported this August.[..]
Dubai finalises 17-year financing for Route 2020 extension project
22nd March 2018
According to *Constructionweekonline news report, Dubai has successfully finalised the $2.45bn, 17-year financing to complete the construction of Dubai Metro's Route 2020 extension project.[..]
Dubai's RTA to suspend metro service on Red Line network until mid-2019
11th December 2017
According to *Tradearabia news report, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said the metro service between Ibn Battuta and Tower and Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) stations on the Red Line network will remain suspended from January 5 next year to the middle of 2019 for completing works linked to Route 2020 Project.[..]
Jeddah government looks to secure funds for public transport network project
9th May 2017
The government of Jeddah is looking to secure funding for a multi-billion dollar public transport network, sources say.[..]
Kuwait metro project to be built in 5 phases
29th April 2016
The Kuwait metro project is still under consideration, said a news report quoting a letter recently sent by the Partnership Technical Bureau (PTB) to an unspecified state department.[..]
Colas JV wins two contracts for metro expansion project in Algeria
28th January 2016
Colas, a UK-based provider of civil engineering, maintenance and construction services, said its joint venture with Kou GC has won two contracts for the extension of the metro project in Algeria.[..]