Al Shoula consortium wins contract for Saudi high-speed line, Invensys to provide C&S systems
Written by jrood
The Saudi Railways Organization selected Al Shoula consortium to provide the superstructure, systems, rolling stock, signalling, operation and maintenance for the Haramain high-speed line in Saudi Arabia, linking the two cities of Makkah and Madinah. This consortium is a Saudi-Spanish group, which will implement the successful high-speed line model and technology applied in Spain to this new line. As a member of the Al Shoula consortium, Invensys Rail will provide the full turn-key signaling and train control systems, including its FUTUR 3000 and FUTUR 2500 Level 2 ERTMS solution and also includes centralized traffic control, electronic interlockings, LED wayside signals, train detection systems and on board ETCS equipment for the 34-strong train fleet. The contract includes a 12-year maintenance period. Invensys Rail's share of the three-year construction phase is valued at €298 million US$413 million). Its share of the 12-year maintenance phase is €185 million (US$256 million). Wayne Edmunds, chief executive of Invensys, said, "This is a major breakthrough for Invensys Rail. We are particularly delighted to be part of this team and we look forward to continuing to grow our presence in the global railway signaling and train control market."
