GCC railway Archives

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News

Work stalls on GCC rail in Qatar

While the GCC rail line was originally scheduled to be completed in 2018, government officials in other Gulf countries have backed away from that date and were expected to meet this month to set a new timeline.

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Business

Qatar Rail issues tender for first phase of long-distance network

This week, the company invited bids from firms to oversee and manage the first phase of the project, as well as provide design and construction services management.

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Business

Qatar Rail restarts initial bidding process for long-distance network

Qatar Rail has postponed awarding contracts from next month to the middle of next year. When the project is finally completed, the line will connect Doha with Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, as part of the GCC railway project.

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GCC pushes for 2018 launch of regional rail line at summit in Qatar

The first phase of the GCC-wide rail network is expected to include a link from Education City to Saudi Arabia aboard diesel-powered trains travelling at speeds of up to 200 km/h.

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Business

2018 deadline in doubt for $15.4bn GCC rail link

For its part, Qatar appears to be on schedule in constructing a rail connection to Saudi Arabia, but progress in building a long-awaited bridge to Bahrain has been limited.

GCC railway

Work stalls on GCC rail in Qatar

Qatar Rail issues tender for first phase of long-distance network

Qatar Rail restarts initial bidding process for long-distance network

GCC pushes for 2018 launch of regional rail line at summit in Qatar

2018 deadline in doubt for $15.4bn GCC rail link

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