Study will take at least 12 months
Bahrains Transport & Telecommunications Ministry has invited consultants to bid for a study on its proposed light railway network.
The project scope will include the network development phases, routes, specification and technology, different procurement options, budget and drafting a request for prequalification, which will set the minimum functional requirements for the first phase.
Bahrain Transport & Telecoms Minister Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed told MEED in February that the study would most likely take one year, which will be followed by the procurement phase where the private sector is likely to be involved.
The study is understood to include looking into issues such as land allocation, due to the high level of congestion in Bahrains main city Manama.
Bahrains light rail project will be integrated into the states bus network, which was rolled out in July 2015.
Mohammed also said in February that his ministry continues to work closely with Saudi Arabia in undertaking the required studies for the Hamad Causeway rail link, which will eventually comprise its link to the planned GCC Railway network.
You might also like...
Iraq signs deal to develop the Akkas gas field
25 April 2024
Emaar appoints beachfront project contractor
25 April 2024
Acwa Power signs $356m Barka extension
25 April 2024
AD Ports secures Angola port concession agreement
25 April 2024
A MEED Subscription...
Subscribe or upgrade your current MEED.com package to support your strategic planning with the MENA region’s best source of business information. Proceed to our online shop below to find out more about the features in each package.