Abu Dhabi to select rail consultant

Abu Dhabi's Department of Transport will hold meetings with selected bidders in mid January for a feasibility study of the emirate's proposed tram system, MEED has reported. The department will select the consultant following the meetings to implement an 18-month study into the planned Abu Dhabi Light Rail Transit system, and help the department assess the financial viability of the scheme, and prepare designs for the stations and other technical specifications.