🔅 Alstom France has signed a landmark contract with the Royal Commission for AlUla, marking a significant project in Saudi Arabia. This initiative is set to revolutionize the region’s transport system.
🔅 The AlUla Tram Network
🔸️ The tram will connect several stations, linking key locations such as AlUla International Airport, Hegra, AlUla Oasis, and Madain Saleh.
🔸️ The project is expected to feature modern, eco-friendly trams.
🔅 Objectives and Benefits
🔸️ Aims to enhance tourism and provide sustainable transport solutions.
🔸️ Focuses on improving local life quality and creating job opportunities.
🔅 Investment in AlUla’s Regeneration
In April 2021, the Royal Commission for AlUla (hashtagRCU) unveiled an investment plan to regenerate Al-Ula, with a significant portion allocated for infrastructure development, including the tram and renewable power generation.
🔅 Eco-Friendly and Tourist-Friendly Design
🔸️ The tram is planned to be integrated into an eco-friendly public transport network, enhancing the tourist experience in AlUla’s unique natural setting.
🔅 Project Specifications
🔸️ Length: 22.4 km
🔸️ Stations: 17
🔸️ Cost: 503 million euros
🔸️ Supplier: Alstom France
🔸️ Start: 2026
🔅 Design and Route
🔸️ The tram’s route and design are expected to reflect AlUla’s natural and historical legacy, contributing to its transformation into a world-class tourism destination.
🔅 AlUla’s Global Significance
🔸️ The project aligns with the vision of transforming AlUla into a global destination for arts, heritage, culture, and nature, reflecting Saudi Arabia’s commitment to sustainable and cultural development.
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