Expression of curiosity process for 15 new trains is underway.
SAR already operates a fleet of 18 CAF diesel trains.
SAUDI Arabia Railways (SAR) is in search of expression of curiosity from potential suppliers of a brand new fleet of 15 diesel push-pull trains. The brand new fleet is meant to spice up capability on the 2750km Riyadh – Qurayyat North-South Railway, the place ridership is anticipated to extend to 2.5 million passengers per 12 months by 2030.
Every practice will encompass two energy automobiles and 5 coaches and the order is anticipated to incorporate eight reserve energy automobiles. The contract for the 200km/h trains will embrace 10 years of upkeep and the trains have to be fitted with passenger Wi-Fi and superior passenger data programs.
The tender course of is underway and can embrace provider engagement classes.
“This initiative represents a big step ahead in our mission to supply world-class rail transportation for the folks of Saudi Arabia,” says Mr Khaled Alharbi, senior vice-president of the passenger enterprise unit at SAR. “By increasing our fleet and upgrading our current belongings, we’re not solely growing capability but additionally enhancing the general passenger expertise.”
SAR already operates a fleet of 18 9 and 13-car diesel trains provided by CAF, Spain, on the North-South Railway and East Practice providers from Riyadh to Dammam. Stadler received a contract earlier this 12 months to produce 10 175m-long trains, with an choice for 10 extra, to spice up capability on the Riyadh – Dammam line.
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