French engineering group SYSTRA, one of the most respected names in high-speed railways and other public transport solutions, has been appointed consultants on Hafeet Rail, the Omani-Emirati Railway Network.
SYSTRA, which was also involved with Dubai Metro, will provide administrative and engineering consultancy services for the network. It will deliver comprehensive technical support for the joint railway network, which includes contract management, overseeing the performance of contractors and suppliers to ensure full compliance with all requirements and standards, and providing essential technical support for managing health, environmental, safety, and security standards.
SYSTRA will also manage and monitor the project schedule, review engineering designs, and supervise project execution, testing and commissioning up to the start of operations.
Ahmed Al Bulushi, Chief Executive Asset Management at Asyad Group, Oman’s integrated logistics provider, and Board Member of Hafeet Rail, commented: “Engaging SYSTRA, a globally recognised leader in railway and infrastructure consultancy, as our administrative and engineering consultant marks a pivotal milestone for the UAE-Oman Rail Network project.
“This partnership guarantees the highest levels of safety and security, in line with international standards. Furthermore, we are dedicated to fostering the development of national talent in both countries by harnessing SYSTRA’s expertise and experience amassed over six decades across eighty countries. This collaboration will undoubtedly propel our project to new heights of excellence.”
Jean-Christophe Chuniaud, UAE and Europe Vice President at SYSTRA, added: “Our partnership with Hafeet Rail allows us to bring our global expertise to the UAE-Oman Rail Network project. We will provide innovative and sustainable engineering solutions, drawing on our substantial experience in railway projects worldwide.”
When complete, the UAE-Oman Rail Network will play a key role in the infrastructure, transportation, and logistics sectors of both countries. By improving the connectivity of sea and land ports, manufacturing centres, and major markets, the network will facilitate trade and enhance efforts to achieve sustainability and climate neutrality goals.
Recently, Hafeet Rail announced the awarding of civil works contracts to an Omani-Emirati alliance led by Trojan Construction Group (NPC) and Galfar Engineering and Contracting. Additionally, the systems and integration contracts were awarded to a joint venture between Siemens and HAC to equip the trains with the latest technologies.
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