Saudi Arabia picks up the pace of work on the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) monorail, with Egis receiving the contract deal for the site supervision in Riyadh, supporting the connection to both the Riyadh Metro and to the urban transport systems. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Saudi Arabia Advances KAFD Monorail with Egis Expertise
Photo: Egis

KAFD Monorail Work to be Managed by Egis

It’s all go in trying to get the 3.6km-long elevated Riyadh Monorail back on track in Saudi Arabia. The line will run six, two-car trains in a one-way circle that connects six adjacent stations.

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Civil works, rail systems, rolling stock and utilities will be supervised by Egis. Additionally, the consultant will evaluate design documents and compliance during construction, which will benefit from prior experience on the Riyadh Metro, the statement adds.

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Upon operation, the KAFD monorail will be linked to the Riyadh Metro and provide smooth access to the district’s pedestrian skywalks. This improvement is in keeping with the city’s plans for a contemporary, green, and pedestrian-friendly city.

Officials noted that the development is designed to increase the use of public transport and minimize environmental harm, in line with Vision 2030, the Kingdom’s plan for the future to drive development and improve mobility and infrastructure in urban areas.

Commitment to Sustainable Development

The project demonstrates the district’s commitment to next-generation urban infrastructure, Egis’s Country Managing Director, Mohammed Ben Messaoud, said. He observed that the company’s experience will enable it to develop efficient, sustainable and high quality transit systems.

Utilising the latest in rail systems and sophisticated operational concepts, the KAFD metro will provide further accessibility, contribute to climate protection, as well as establish new measures in urban transit design within the Middle East.

Source: railway-news.com

What is Egis’s role in the KAFD monorail project in Saudi Arabia?

Egis is overseeing the civil and structural works, systems installation and operational integration to ensure that the project is implemented in line with safety, quality and efficiency best international practices.

Why will the KAFD monorail cater to the needs of Riyadh's commuters?

The system will link various nodes within the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), connect with the Riyadh Metro and cut journey time, offering sustainable and convenient transport to the district's residents, employees and visitors.

What does the KAFD Monorail have to do with Saudi Vision 2030?

It will also contribute to the goals of VISION 2030 through the advancement of shared transportation and carbon emissions reduction while raising the bar for innovation and sustainable design in urban infrastructure development.

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