Middle East and African urban transport news – Page 12
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Metro Report International
Jerusalem LRT shortlist
DETAILS of the two competing bids to build and operate the initial light rail line in Jerusalem were unveiled by the Municipality and the Israeli ministries of Transport and Finance on June 4, which were presented to the inter-ministerial committee that day. Analysis of the tenders is expected to take ...
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Metro Report International
Jerusalem light rail prequalification launched
ISRAEL: The government and the Municipality of Jerusalem issued a formal invitation on December 5 to prequalify for a 30-year concession to build, operate and maintain the city’s first light rail line. Bidding documents were to be available from the Ministry of Transport four days later, with a closing date ...
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Metro Report International
Jerusalem settles LRT network
THE MUNICIPALITY of Jerusalem has unveiled plans for a 47 km four-line light rail network, to be built over the next five to 10 years at a cost of around US$800m. The government is reviewing the proposals, and the city hopes to receive approval in time to start construction at ...