Stadler has been contracted to provide 10 next-generation intercity passenger trains to Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR).
This contract, valued at roughly 600 million CHF (642 million EUR), contains 10 years of upkeep for the brand new rolling inventory, alongside the choice for SAR to order a further 10 items sooner or later.
The availability contract consists of a base contract for 10 trainsets with an possibility of one other 10 trainsets
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The order is a part of SAR’s VISION 2030 improvement for Saudi Arabia’s rising railway community. It additionally marks the primary time that Stadler has obtained an order from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) area.
Peter Spuhler, Government Chairman of Stadler Rail stated:
“Right now we’re honoured to be awarded with this prestigious contract from one of many quickest rising railway firms on the earth. We’re very pleased to be trusted with the event and supply of SAR’s next-generation passenger trains and can do our utmost to satisfy the excessive expectations of SAR and the passengers within the Kingdom. It’s an honour to be a part of Saudi Arabia’s improvement in direction of sustainable and ecological passenger transportation. On the identical time it is a strategic milestone for Stadler to enter into the railway market within the GCC area, a market that’s anticipated to be outperforming different railway markets by way of journey expertise and passenger progress.”
The brand new trains will meet the newest European and Worldwide Requirements, whereas additionally being designed for the precise local weather of Saudi Arabia. They are going to be roughly 175 metres lengthy and can be self-propelled with two unbiased diesel-electric energy heads.
Every practice will have the ability to carry round 320 passengers. As soon as in operation, they’ll double the capability of the East Prepare service between Riyadh and Dammam to accommodate over 3.8 million passengers.
CEO of Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR), Dr. Bashar bin Khaled Al-Malik stated:
“Right now we’re experiencing a complete improvement and a sustainable strategic transformation within the railway sector, as these trendy trains signify an efficient device for enhancing providers offered to the residents and guests of the Kingdom. The brand new trains will serve the whole operational scope of the East Railway community by growing seat capability, the variety of each day journeys, and the annual capability of the community, as these trains will cowl the stations of Riyadh, Hofuf, Abqaiq and Dammam.”
