The Kuwaiti Ministry of Public Works signed an agreement worth $8,1 million with Proyapı Engineering and Consulting, one of Türkiye’s leading engineering firms, for the design of the Kuwait-Saudi Arabia railway line, an important part of the massive railway network that aims to strengthen trade and transportation between the Gulf Cooperation Countries. This strategic agreement once again demonstrated the success of the Turkish engineering sector in the international arena.
Comprehensive Engineering and Consulting Services are the Responsibility of Proyapı
The signed contract covers not only Proyapı Mühendislik ve Müşavirlik’s provision of engineering and consultancy services for the railway line, but also the preparation of detailed tender documents to be used in the project’s tender processes. This project is a critical part of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries’ vision to create a larger railway network.
Railway Line Targeted to Be Completed by 2030
The planned railway line will start from the strategically important Shadadiya station, located approximately 25 kilometers southwest of Kuwait City, and extend to the border town of Nuwaiseeb, close to the Saudi Arabian border. All phases of the project are expected to be completed and put into service by 2030.
Construction Tenders Will Be Announced Soon
Following the successful completion of the design phase by Proyapı, the Kuwaiti Ministry of Public Works will begin issuing invitations for construction tenders for the project. According to reports, seven separate construction tenders are expected to be announced for this important railway segment in early 2025.
Official Statement from Proyapı and Participation of the Turkish Ambassador to Kuwait
In the official statement made by Proyapı Engineering and Consulting Inc., it was stated that the engineering and consulting services contract for the first phase of the Kuwait Railway Project was signed by Kuwaiti Minister of Public Works Dr. Nora Mohammad Al Mashaan and Proyapı Board Chairman Murat Koru. The participation of the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Kuwait Tubanur Sönmez and valuable embassy members, as well as high-level bureaucrats of the State of Kuwait and members of the local press in the signing ceremony clearly demonstrated the importance the project attaches to cooperation between the two countries. Proyapı emphasized that this contract is an important step towards the development of the railway infrastructure in Kuwait.
Kuwait Leg Begins First Phase of 111 Kilometers
According to information provided by Proyapı, the first phase of the 2-kilometer-long railway network project, which aims to facilitate transportation between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and covers a total of 177 kilometers, will be implemented in Kuwait. This first phase line is planned to start from the main station in Shadadiya and extend to Nuwaiseeb, located on the southern border of Kuwait. This important project will contribute significantly to the increase of trade and human mobility in the region.
