Kuwait To Soon Embark On First Phase Of Railway Project
Kuwait is set to commence the first phase of its long-anticipated national railway project, a key infrastructure milestone that aims to transform regional connectivity and advance the country's Vision 2035 objectives.
Dr. Noura Al Mashaan, Minister of Public Works, will sign the project's first contract on Tuesday with a specialised Turkish company, marking the official transition from planning to execution.
The agreement covers the study, detailed design, and preparation of tender documents for the project's foundational phase.
The initial 12-month phase will focus on developing all technical and logistical documentation necessary to launch the implementation phase. The Kuwait Railway line will span 111 kilometres, linking Kuwait to Saudi Arabia, and will include a major passenger station in the Shadadiya area, covering an estimated two million square metres.
Kuwait's railway will represent approximately 5 per cent of the broader Gulf Railway project, which aims to connect all GCC countries via a unified network. Construction will be delivered in three phases: consultancy, qualification and bidding, and final implementation.
Led by the Public Authority for Roads and Land Transport, the project underscores Kuwait's commitment to building a modern, safe, and sustainable transport infrastructure. It is expected to enhance trade, ease mobility, and support economic diversification across the region.
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