ABU Dhabi Transport (ADT) has invited expressions of interest (EOI) from rolling stock manufacturers and civil engineering contractors to lead the design and build package for the Abu Dhabi Light Rail Transit Line 4 (LRT4) project.
The 19km light rail line will have 23 stops and will connect Zayed International Airport, Al Raha Beach and Yas Island, with the fleet maintained at a new depot. ADT says the project represents a major step forward in building Abu Dhabi’s multimodal public transport network.
Under a single contract, the selected lead entity will be responsible for the complete design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning and certification of LRT4. This includes civil, mechanical, electrical engineering, stations, track, a fleet of 25 LRVs, and railway systems including signalling, telecommunications, supervisory control and data acquisition (Scada), power supply, and depot facilities.
"The launch of this EOI reflects the ongoing strategic vision of Abu Dhabi’s leadership in advancing a smart, integrated transport ecosystem,” says ADT CEO, Saeed Salem AlSuwaidi. “ADT is proud to contribute to delivering projects that support the Emirate’s economic diversification and urban sustainability."
Future phases will extend the line towards Khalifa City and serve additional destinations across Yas Island. Construction is expected to start next year, with operations scheduled to begin by 2030.
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