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Freightliner to help run Saudi trains

[ February 23, 2015   //   ]

UK rail company Freightliner Group is part of a British consortium that has won a contract from the Saudi Railway Company (SAR) to provide management and technical support for freight, infrastructure and passenger operations on the new the North South Railway (NSR). Freightliner will provide technical assistance, interim management and training to the Saudi Railway Company (SAR) for an initial five years for NSR which, at over 2,750km is one of the largest rail projects currently being developed worldwide. The consortium also includes Network Rail Consulting and Serco who will be providing technical assistance, interim management and training for passenger services.

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