Procurement News Notice |
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| PNN | 91226 |
| Work Detail | Agreement inked between GCIR and PTV The General Company for Iraqi Railways (GCIR) has signed a consultancy agreement with European transportation consultancy PTV to study and design the rehabilitation of the Basra-Rabiya railway line and a circular railway around Baghdad. GCIR Director General Jabbar Alaiwi told the Iraqi News Agency that the rehabilitation of existing Basra-Baghdad-Mosul-Rabiya line railway line is aimed at supporting the Al-Faw Port, which is set to begin operations in mid-2025. The deal also includes designing a new double-track railway line with bridges and crossings. The state-owned entity is also planning to build a circular railway around Baghdad, running from Yusufiya to Taji via Baghdad Airport to reduce congestion in the city centre. |
| Country | Iraq , Western Asia |
| Industry | Construction |
| Entry Date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Source | https://www.zawya.com/en/projects/construction/iraq-signs-consultancy-deal-to-rehabilitate-basra-rabiya-railway-ebvq3z4r |
