Middle East Rail Market for Railtex 2017 10 May 2017
Railway Industry Association Who are we: The Railway Trade Association (RIA) RIA is the trade association for the UK railway supply industry for those based in the UK making a contribution to the UK rail supply industry:- • representing and promoting the industry’s interests to Government and major clients • c. 200 member companies – see RIA website to access information on their products & services -. http://www.riagb.org.uk/member-search-results • supplying national rail, LU, light rail, exports • c.100% membership growth in the last fifteen years • includes greatest bulk of sector by turnover • Independent: funded by its members 2
Railway Industry Association Department For International Trade Is responsible for promoting British trade across the world and ensuring the UK takes advantage of the huge opportunities open to us. Part of their role is to provide operation support for exports and facilitating inward and outward investment. For rail supports, contact: Middle East Region UAE – Dubai and Abu Dhabi – Ivan.venantius@fco.gov.uk Saudi Arabia – Jeddah – Omar.Saeed@fco.gov.uk Saudi Arabia – Riyadh – Mohammed.Farooq@fco.gov.uk Saudi Arabia – Al Khobar – Steve.graham@mobile.trade.gov.uk Qatar – Doha – Henrietta.Metcalfe@fco.gov.uk Kuwait- Romeo.Rosario@fco.gov.uk Oman – Simon.burke@fco.gov.uk Bahrain – Imane.Alalaiwat@mobile.trade.gov.uk UK Based for Middle East Region GCC Rail Specialist – Mike.Shears@mobile.trade.gov.uk Rail sector in general – Ricky.belgrave@trade.gsi.gov.uk 3
Railway Industry Association The low impact of Oil prices $50/barrel 4
Railway Industry Association Historical context – rail isn’t new to the region The first line in the GCC was the 1300km narrow gauge Hejaz Railway, that ran from Damascus to Medina, through the Hejaz region of Saudi Arabia, opened 1908, closed 1920, made famous by Lawrence of Arabia. Rail was neglected in the second half of the 20 th century generally in the gulf, but over the last ten years there has been an increased change in approaches towards rail investment 5
Railway Industry Association Today, its different GCC Rail Routes and kms Kuwait, 145km, Bahrain 38km, Qatar 283km, Oman 306km, UAE 684, Saudi Arabia 663km, Totalling 2117km 6
Railway Industry Association GCC and Regional Railways - opportunities All are national railways serving in-Country requirements first and are more extensive than the GCC element. All are firstly freight railways, but have plans to introduce passenger services All are conceived based upon a particular freight route and commodity, others are there to be explored. All aspire to be connected to provide through GCC freight and passenger rail services (target was 2018, although SRO stated 2021) All are new to railways, with KSA being the exception, and require to buy-in capability and expertise to deliver projects All are looking for added value including knowledge transfer, development of domestic capability and in-Country content including manufacturing wherever possible. All are now looking at alternative funding mechanisms rather that direct investment. GCC Railway target 2021 KSA, UAE, Oman and Qatar links, 2023 Kuwait and Bahrain added. 7
Railway Industry Association Bahrain Expected tender once study is completed within first half of 2017. Light rail project will likely be implemented using a build-operate-transfer (BOT) Scheme (105km, phase 1 likely to be 25km with 17 stations). Consortiums bidding are expected to comprise of developers, civil engineering contractors, rolling stock suppliers as well as investment and financing companies. King Hamad Causeway – 87km link, And 10km bridge, road and rail with Feasibility Study complete, Bahrain to Qatar (Friendship bridge) Causeway (40km) NX Bahrain Bus Company – £170m revenue 10 year contract to Operate the urban bus services. 8
Railway Industry Association Kuwait Kuwait Authority for Public Private Partnership (KAPP) plans to request expressions of interest in its national rail project in 2017, early half. The project is split into six packages, with infrastructure, track, rail systems and stations works potentially Public-private partnerships. PPP also likely as the delivery model for metro. 9
Railway Industry Association Oman Oman Rail is reviewing offers submitted by consultancy firms In December for a study to build a railway linking mineral rich Dhofar with Duqm Port. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is funding part of the study, expected to be completed by end of 2018. As part of the GCC Railway network with 2244km, divided into 9 segments linking Omani borders with UAE and the southern parts of the country to the Yemen border. 10
Railway Industry Association Qatar Investing in infrastructure works to deliver the 2022 World Cup. Significant investment in rail and transportation systems with most metro contracts awarded in 2013/14, split into various packages for construction and rolling stock. Lusail Tram network and Education City tram network also under Construction. Long distance shown but main focus is around 2022 11
Railway Industry Association Saudi Arabia (Railway Network) 4200km with 1700km under development. North-South Railway (2750km) connects Riyadh with northern borders and Ras-Al Khair port for passengers & goods. Land-Bridge (1150km) connects Jeddah to Eastern Ports and links into GCC ports and wider Gulf. Haramain High Speed Rail (450km) electrified, connects Makkah to Madina through Jeddah and Rabigh with speeds of 300kpm Dammam-Riyadh Rail (449km and 564km) GCC Rail (628km) in the Kingdom 12
Saudi Arabian Rail and Metro Mega Projects Railway Industry Association Source: Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority . 13
Railway Industry Association Saudi Arabia- Integrated Public Transit Networks City Population Number & Lengths of Lengths of (million) Lengths of LRT BRT Routes Standard Buses Routes Routes (Km) (Km) (Km) Makkah 1.53 (# 4) 95 765 182 Madinah 1.10 (# 5) 145 360 61 Riyadh 5.18 (# 6) 85 1133 176 Jeddah 3.43 (# 3) - 750 108 Dammam 1.02 (# 2) 70 354 86 14
Railway Industry Association Riyadh Metro – Opens in 2019 Consists of 6 lines totalling 175km with 132 Stations, lines built concurrently with entire project complete in 5 years. Italian firm Ansaldo STS leader of Arriyadh New Mobility Group (ANM) – includes Bombardier Transportation, Salini-Impregilo, Larsen & Toubro and Nesma on line 3. US firm Bechtel leads the BACS Consortium, includes Almabani General Contractors, Consolidated Contractors Company and Siemens building line 1 & 2. Spanish firm FCC Construction heads up the consortium known as FAST includes Samsung C&T, Alstom, Strukton, Freyssinet Saudi Arabia, Typsa and Setec for lines 4, 5 & 6 6 Lines – 176Km- 85 Stations - 5years. • Blue Line (1) is Olaya – Batha corridor, 38 km with 26 stations • Red Line (2) is King Abdullah Road Corridor, 25.3km with 16 stations • Orange Line (3) is Medina – Prince Saad bin Abdulrahman Corridor, 40.7km with 21 • stations • Yellow Line (4) is King Khalid International Airport Corridor, 29.5km with 9 stations • Green Line (5) is King Abdulaziz Road Corridor, 12.9km with 12 stations • Purple Line (6) is Abdulrahman bin Oaf – Hassan BIN Hussain bin Ali Corridor with • 29.7 kilometres and 11 stations 15
Railway Industry Association United Arab Emirates Ethiad Rail Phase 1 open servicing Shah Gas field and transporting sulphur. Tender for phase 2 was cancelled in 2016, Speculation that project could move forward. 16
Railway Industry Association United Arab Emirates (Metro) New Dubai Metro Line to the Expo 2020 site, work on Red Line serving Expo site has started. Dubai Metro Red & Green Line extensions by 2025. Expectation of an industry briefing for Abu Dhabi Metro this year. Tram and trolley bus extensions, 2017 design. Mentioned in the press, Abu Dhabi to Dubai link (Hyperloop) ! 17
Railway Industry Association Dubai Metro Route 2020 – opening 2019 The 15 km branch will start at Nakheel Harbour & Tower on the existing Red Line, then run on 11·8 km of viaduct with stations serving The Gardens, Discovery Gardens and Al Furjan. The stations at Jumeirah Golf Estates and Dubai Investment Park will be on a 3·2 km underground section, before the Terminus at the Expo 2020. 7 new stations, 2 underground, iconic station at Expo site 50 new Metropolis 5 car transets, Thales will provide railway systems. $2.6 billion Expolink Consortium led by Alstom, Acciona and Gulermak. 18
Railway Industry Association Middle East Rail Exhibition – March 2018 Exhibition in 2017 30 plus UK Pavilion exhibitors 18,000m2 of space 350 exhibitors 8000 attendees Conference 100 speakers 800 delegates 20 plus project updates 19
Thank You Neil Walker, International Development Director Email: nwalker@riagb.org.uk 20
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