Listen to this article
A consortium including Isolux Corsan, Kolin and the Haif Company has been announced as the preferred bidder for lines B and C of the Makkah Metro.
The companies have now entered into negotiations with Makkah Mass Rail Transit over the exact terms of the contract, which is valued in the region of €2.3 billion.
The contract covers the preparatory works and main civils works for an 11.9-kilometre section of Line B and a 13-kilometre segment of Line C.
Construction of six new stations is included, plus a several sections of TBM and cut-and-cover tunnels.
The contract is expected to be finalised in the next few months.