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Prequalified consortia for HHR Phase 2 included [[Saudi Binladin Group]], Badr Consortium, China South Locomotive & Rolling Stock, Al-Shoula Group and Al-Rajhi Alliance.<ref name="SREPP2">{{cite web|url=http://www.saudirailexpansion.com/SaudiRailExpansion/inner.aspx?secserno=589&parent=587|title=Phase 2|work=Saudi Railways Expansion Programme|publisher=Saudi Railways Organization.|accessdate=26 February 2010}}</ref>
Prequalified consortia for HHR Phase 2 included [[Saudi Binladin Group]], Badr Consortium, China South Locomotive & Rolling Stock, Al-Shoula Group and Al-Rajhi Alliance.<ref name="SREPP2">{{cite web|url=http://www.saudirailexpansion.com/SaudiRailExpansion/inner.aspx?secserno=589&parent=587|title=Phase 2|work=Saudi Railways Expansion Programme|publisher=Saudi Railways Organization.|accessdate=26 February 2010}}</ref>


On 26 October 2011, the [[Saudi Railways Organization]] announced that the Saudi-Spanish consortium Al&#8209;Shoula Group, which includes [[Talgo]], [[Renfe]], [[Adif]], Copasa, Imathia, Consultrans, Ineco, Cobra, Indra, Dimetronic, Inabensa, OHL, AL-Shoula and Al-Rosan, had been chosen for the contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://international.adif.org.es/#|title=ADIF participation in phase 2.|accessdate=29 may 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.vialibre-ffe.com/noticias.asp?not=7879&cs=inte|title=Adjudicado al consorcio español el contrato de alta velocidad en Arabia Saudí|accessdate=26 October 2011|language=Spanish}}</ref> Talgo will supply 35 [[AVE Class 102|Talgo 350]] trains similar to those used on Spanish high speed lines, with an option for 23 more.<ref name=rgi20111026 /> Renfe and Adif will operate the trains and manage the line for 12 years.<ref name=rgi20111026 />
On 26 October 2011, the [[Saudi Railways Organization]] announced that the Saudi-Spanish consortium Al&#8209;Shoula Group, which includes [[Talgo]], [[Renfe]], [[Adif]], [[COPASA|Copasa]], Imathia, Consultrans, Ineco, Cobra, Indra, Dimetronic, Inabensa, OHL, AL-Shoula and Al-Rosan, had been chosen for the contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://international.adif.org.es/#|title=ADIF participation in phase 2.|accessdate=29 may 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.vialibre-ffe.com/noticias.asp?not=7879&cs=inte|title=Adjudicado al consorcio español el contrato de alta velocidad en Arabia Saudí|accessdate=26 October 2011|language=Spanish}}</ref> Talgo will supply 35 [[AVE Class 102|Talgo 350]] trains similar to those used on Spanish high speed lines, with an option for 23 more.<ref name=rgi20111026 /> Renfe and Adif will operate the trains and manage the line for 12 years.<ref name=rgi20111026 />


The total contract value is EUR 6.736 billion (approximately US$9.4&nbsp;billion).<ref name=rgi20111026 /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.europapress.es/economia/noticia-economia-ave-ampl2-consorcio-espanol-logra-ave-meca-medina-6736-millones-20111026133534.html| title=Un consorcio español logra el AVE La Meca-Medina por 6.736 millones |publisher=Europa Press|date=26 October 2011|language=Spanish}}</ref>
The total contract value is EUR 6.736 billion (approximately US$9.4&nbsp;billion).<ref name=rgi20111026 /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.europapress.es/economia/noticia-economia-ave-ampl2-consorcio-espanol-logra-ave-meca-medina-6736-millones-20111026133534.html| title=Un consorcio español logra el AVE La Meca-Medina por 6.736 millones |publisher=Europa Press|date=26 October 2011|language=Spanish}}</ref>

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Haramain High Speed Rail project
Overview
StatusPhase I under construction Phase II under construction
Termini
  • Medina
  • Mecca
Stations5
Service
TypeHigh Speed Rail
SystemSaudi Railway Organization
Operator(s)Saudi Railway Organization (with Adif and Renfe)
Rolling stockTalgo 350
History
Openedplanned: 2014
Technical
Line length449.2 kilometres (279.1 mi)
Operating speedup to 320 km/h (200 mph)

The Haramain High Speed Rail project also known as the "Western Railway" or "Mecca-Medina high speed railway", is a 449.2 kilometres (279.1 mi) high speed inter-city rail transport system under construction in Saudi Arabia.[1] It will link the Muslim holy cities of Medina and Mecca via King Abdullah Economic City, Rabigh, Jeddah, and King Abdulaziz International Airport. It will connect with the national network at Jeddah.

The rail line is planned to provide a safe and comfortable transport in 320 kilometres per hour (200 mph) electric trains. Construction started in March 2009. The railway is expected to carry three million passengers a year, including many Hajj and Umrah pilgrims, helping to relieve traffic congestion on the roads.[2][3] [4]

Design

Template:Location map Saudi Arabia The double-track line will be electrified and the design speed is 360 kilometres per hour (220 mph).[5] Trains will run in service at 320 kilometres per hour (200 mph),[3] and travelling the 78 kilometres (48 mi) between Jeddah and Mecca will take less than half an hour, while the 410 kilometres (250 mi) between Jeddah and Medina will take about 2 hours.[3] The track, rolling stock and stations are designed to handle the temperatures ranging from 0 °C (32 °F) to 50 °C (122 °F).[2]

Stations

There will be five stations on the line at: Medina (Knowledge Economic City) at the north end of the line, King Abdullah Economic City in Rabigh, King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah's city center and Mecca in the south.[6][7] The Mecca Central Station will be located near the 3rd Ring Road. The Jeddah Central Station will be located on the Haramain Road. The railway alignment route will be on the median of the Haramain road. The Station in KAIA will be a terminus station. Medina will have only one passenger station. A station may be required for the Hajj Terminal at Jeddah Airport.[5]

According to Saudi Railways Organization the stations will be "aesthetically iconic" buildings with designs which take into account Islamic architectural traditions. They will have shops, restaurants, mosques, car parking, a helipad and VIP lounges. Stations were designed by Buro Happold and Foster + Partners.[8]

Trains

46 Talgo 350 trains have been ordered; they will run at 330 km/h. The propulsion and bogies would be made at Bombardier factories in Spain.[9]

History

Phase I

Package 1

The 6.79 billion riyal (US$ 1.8 billion) design and construction contract for Phase I Package 1 – Civil Works for the project was awarded in March 2009 to Al Rajhi Alliance,[3] which comprises China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC), Al Arrab Contracting Company Ltd, Al Suwailem Company and the French power and rolling stock company Alstom Transport. It is cooperating with the consultant Saudi Consolidated Engineering Company (Khatib & Alami - K&A). Scott Wilson Group will provide project management support.[10]

Package 2

Phase I Package 2 covers construction of four of the five stations.[8] In April 2009, $38 million worth of design contracts for the stations in Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah and King Abdul Aziz Airport were awarded to a joint venture between Foster + Partners and Buro Happold.[7][11][12] In February 2011 the station construction contracts were awarded to Saudi Bin Laden Group (Makkah and Madinah) and Saudi Oger (Jeddah and King Abdullah Economic City).[8]

Phase II

Phase 2 of the project includes the remaining infrastructure not included in Phase-1: track, signalling, telecommunications, power, electrification, etc. It also includes procurement of rolling stock and operations and maintenance for a period of 12 years after completion.[1]

Prequalified consortia for HHR Phase 2 included Saudi Binladin Group, Badr Consortium, China South Locomotive & Rolling Stock, Al-Shoula Group and Al-Rajhi Alliance.[13]

On 26 October 2011, the Saudi Railways Organization announced that the Saudi-Spanish consortium Al‑Shoula Group, which includes Talgo, Renfe, Adif, Copasa, Imathia, Consultrans, Ineco, Cobra, Indra, Dimetronic, Inabensa, OHL, AL-Shoula and Al-Rosan, had been chosen for the contract.[14][15] Talgo will supply 35 Talgo 350 trains similar to those used on Spanish high speed lines, with an option for 23 more.[1] Renfe and Adif will operate the trains and manage the line for 12 years.[1]

The total contract value is EUR 6.736 billion (approximately US$9.4 billion).[1][16]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Spanish consortium wins Haramain High Speed Rail contract". Railway Gazette International. 2011-10-26.
  2. ^ a b "Haramain High Speed Rail Project, Saudi Arabia". railway-technology.com. Net Resources International, a trading division of SPG Media Limited. 2010. Retrieved 27 February 2010.
  3. ^ a b c d "Al Rajhi wins Makkah – Madinah civils contract". Railway Gazette International. 2009-02-09. Cite error: The named reference "arwmmcc" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  4. ^ "Saudi bidding hots up". Railway Gazette International. 2008-03-10.
  5. ^ a b "Project brief". Saudi Railways Expansion Programme.
  6. ^ "Phase 1 (Package 2) – Stations". Saudi Railways Expansion Programme. Saudi Railways Organization. Retrieved 26 February 2010.
  7. ^ a b "High speed stations for a high speed railway". Railway Gazette International. 2009-04-23.
  8. ^ a b c "Haramain High Speed Rail station construction contracts signed". Railway Gazette International. 2011-02-16.
  9. ^ "Bombardier to supply components for Haramain High Speed Rail trains - Railway Gazette". Railway Gazette International. Retrieved 24 September 2012. {{cite news}}: no-break space character in |title= at position 68 (help)
  10. ^ "Haramain High Speed Rail project manager appointed". Railway Gazette International. 2010-01-06.
  11. ^ "Foster + Partners and Buro Happold joint venture to design four stations for Saudi Arabia's new Haramain High-speed Railway". Foster and Partners.
  12. ^ "Joint venture to design four stations for Saudi Arabia's new high speed railway". Buro Happold.
  13. ^ "Phase 2". Saudi Railways Expansion Programme. Saudi Railways Organization. Retrieved 26 February 2010.
  14. ^ "ADIF participation in phase 2". Retrieved 29 may 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  15. ^ "Adjudicado al consorcio español el contrato de alta velocidad en Arabia Saudí" (in Spanish). Retrieved 26 October 2011.
  16. ^ "Un consorcio español logra el AVE La Meca-Medina por 6.736 millones" (in Spanish). Europa Press. 26 October 2011.

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