$250 billion Gulf Railway ranked third largest mega-project in the world, according to Statista | THE DAILY TRIBUNE

TDT | Manama

The Day by day Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

E mail: editor@newsofbahrain.com

The Gulf Railway challenge, with an estimated price of $250 billion, has been topped the third largest mega-project globally, in response to Statista, a number one market information supplier.

Solely the Trans-European Transport Community ($600 billion) and NEOM Metropolis ($500 billion) surpass this formidable endeavor, which is slated for completion by 2030.

This rating underscores the area’s dedication to infrastructure improvement, with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) initiatives accounting for a outstanding 50% of Statista’s high 8 mega-projects worldwide.

The Gulf Railway will span 21 km into Saudi Arabia and 24 km into Bahrain, crossing the King Hamad Causeway.

This line will in the end combine with the deliberate Gulf Railway Community, which is able to start in Kuwait, passing via Dammam to the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Border crossing

From Dammam, it is going to proceed to Qatar through the Salwa border crossing, connecting Qatar to Bahrain.

The road will then prolong from Saudi Arabia to the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, in the end reaching Muscat through the Wilayat of Suhar. Momentum is clearly constructing for railway initiatives within the area.

In early Could 2023, the Saudi Arabia Railways Firm and the Public Transport Authority appointed Systra, a French firm, to conduct a feasibility examine for a high-speed railway line connecting Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.

Tenders

Tenders are presently underway for the examine, detailed design companies, and civil works packages for this significant hyperlink.

To make sure seamless integration and operation, a GCC Railways Authority has been established to coordinate efforts between member states.

A three way partnership between Oman Rail and Etihad Rail has additionally been fashioned to implement and function the road connecting Suhar and Abu Dhabi.