Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraqi Prime Minister Adviser, Naser Al-Asadi, revealed on Wednesday that the pathway design of Baghdad Metro has been completed.
In a statement to the state news agency (INA), Al-Asadi said that the government consulting agency has begun drafting the project’s specifications for the tracks, trains, and stations, which will contain subterranean, surface, and elevated parts.
With seven lines that range in length from nine to 37 kilometers, the project will cover the majority of Baghdad and could be upgraded to reach other areas, according to Al-Asadi.
The Iraqi cabinet announced in late July that the businesses selected to design, build, and run the Baghdad Metro project include France-based Systra and SNCV, the Spanish Alstom, Talgo, and Sener enterprises, Turkish construction companies, and Germany’s Deutsche Bank.
Al-Asadi told Reuters earlier that Baghdad Metro would span 148 kilometers (92 miles) with seven lines and 64 metro stops.
The $18 billion-worth project should be finished after four years, according to Al-Asadi.
The majority of commuters in Baghdad rely on taxicabs and buses for transportation, and because of heavy traffic, simple trips may require hours to complete, according to Reuters.
Originally designed in the 1980s, Baghdad Metro was shelved because of years of conflict and international sanctions. Once completed, it will be the first of its kind in Iraq.
Earlier in July, the Mayoralty of Baghdad signed a $315.9 million contract with Malaysia’s HSS Engineering Berhad (HEB) to provide consultancy services for Baghdad Metro.
Under this contract, the Malaysian firm will be responsible for project management, consultancy, and supervision services.
Baghdad Metro is a significant project intended to relieve traffic congestion and provide a contemporary and effective means of transportation in the Iraqi capital, where the population is around eight million.
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