Kuwait’s Public Authority for Roads and Transportation (PART) is set to tender the Kuwait National Rail Road initiative by the end of this year, with an estimated contract value of USD 973 million. Proyapi is under mounting pressure to finalize the design and is currently preparing the tender documents. Initially, a build-operate-transfer (BOT) model was considered, but authorities have now opted for an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) approach. The scope will cover multiple phases, including civil works, track installation, and train procurement to ensure seamless implementation.
Spanning 265 kilometers, the first phase consists of two segments. The first, a 111-kilometer single-track line, will connect Kuwait’s southern border with Saudi Arabia at Nuwaiseeb Point to the urban area of Shaddadiyah, facilitating both passenger and freight transport. It will feature four key stations for maintenance, storage, loading, and passenger services. Another 154 kilometers will extend to Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port, supporting future freight transport to and from Boubyan Island. Passenger trains will reach speeds of 200 kilometers per hour, while freight trains will operate at 120 kilometers per hour, initially using diesel locomotives.
Once operational, the railway will provide direct passenger services between Kuwait City and Riyadh, covering the Kuwaiti section at speeds of up to 225 kilometers per hour. The 650-kilometer journey is expected to take just two hours, with six round trips accommodating 3,300 passengers daily. Studies suggest that upon completion in 2028, travel time between the two cities will be reduced to approximately one hour and 40 minutes. This development is seen as a major step in strengthening ties between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, fostering bilateral trade, and enhancing economic activity in the region.
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