SR 142m Designing Contract for Haramain High Speed Train Stations Signed

Riyadh, May 12, SPA -- Minister of Finance Dr Ibrahim Al-Assaf, who
is also Chairman of the board of directors of the General Investments
Fund and Dr Jubarah Al-Sireisiri, the Minister of Transport and
Chairman of the board of directors of the Saudi Railways Organization
(SRO) have signed a contract with Foster Company for preparation of
engineering designs for passengers' stations of the project of
Al-Haramain High Speed Train (HHST), which is estimated to cost SR
142 million.

Dr al-Sireisiri said this contract represents the second part of the
first phase of the project of Al-Haramain High Speed Train.


He noted that the designs will be in line with the international
standards and specifications.

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