RCU - Al Ula Tourism Development: Infrastructure: Tramway: Tramway Network
The Royal Commission for Al-Ula (RCU) is developing a tramway network as part of the Tramway Project in Al-Ula, located in the Al Madinah governorate of Saudi Arabia. This project is also known as the Wadi Path. The project's primary aim is to balance the demand for modern infrastructure with the preservation of Al-Ula's natural and archaeological heritage, all while promoting sustainable transportation.
The US$1000 million project includes the following:
1. Construction of 22.4 km of tram tracks
2. Construction of 17 station buildings
3. Development of infrastructure works
4. Landscaping works
5. Hardscaping and irrigation works
6. Construction of a state-of-the-art tram depot (TOMAC)
7. Internal roadwork development
8. Reconstruction of external frontage roads
9. Utility development
10. Earthworks
11. Development of a drainage system
12. Installation of the signalling system
13. Installation of the communication system
14. Construction of associated facilities
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23 February 2026
The JV of Mohammed Ali Al Swailem Group (MASCO), Yapi Merkezi Holding and Ozaltin Holding has been appointed as the main contractor however the final agreement is yet to be signed.
05 January 2026
The main contract has not been awarded yet and awaiting for the client review. The exact award timeline is unknown at this juncture.
13 November 2025
The bid evaluation has reached the advanced stage and the client is preparing to award the project soon. (Source: MEED)
09 September 2025
The contracting companies have submitted revised bids for the project. (Source: MEED)
26 June 2025
The contracting companies are preparing to submit the Best and Final Offer (BAFO) for the project. (Source: MEED)
20 May 2025
The main contract is yet to be awarded. (Source: MEED)
16 March 2025
The client has asked firms to submit revised prices for a contract to implement the project. (Source: MEED)
04 March 2025
The following companies have submitted the bids: Yapi Merkezi with Ozaltin Holding and Al Rajihi, TSO Alomaier and Orascom, Nesma & Partners with Martinus Rail.
11 December 2024
The main contract bids have been submitted on November 10, 2024. (Source: MEED)
02 October 2024
The main contract bid submission date has been extended from October 5, 2024 to October 20, 2024. (Source: MEED)
26 September 2024
The main contractors are forming joint ventures to bid on the project. (Source: MEED)
12 September 2024
The main contract bid submission date has been extended from September 12, 2024, to October 5, 2024. (Source: MEED)
20 August 2024
The RFP was issued on June 12, 2024 and the deadline for bid submission is September 12, 2024. (Source: MEED)
28 June 2024
The Request for Proposal (RFP) has been issued for the design and construction of the tramway infrastructure.