[5], In March 2016, the group joined the Syrian Democratic Forces. [9], Phase I Package 2 covers construction of four of the five stations. [10], Phase 2 of the project includes the remaining infrastructure not included in Phase-1: track, signalling, telecommunications, power, electrification, etc. https://www.hhr.sa/sites/sro/Pages/home.aspx, "Makkah to Medina in 90 minutes: Saudi king launches new Haramain rail service", "Testing set to begin on Saudi high-speed line", "Spanish consortium wins Haramain High Speed Rail contract", "Maps and diagrams in Spanish. The group was formed in 2012 in Manbij and operated in Aleppo's countryside between Manbij and Jarabulus. [15][16] Talgo will supply 35 Talgo 350 trains similar to 102/112 series used on Spanish high-speed lines for EUR 1,257 billion (1,600 with maintenance) and an option for 23 more for 800 million. [7], The 6.79 billion riyal (US$1.8 billion) design and construction contract for Phase I Package 1 – Civil Works for the project was awarded in March 2009 to Al Rajhi Alliance,[8] which comprises China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC), Al Arrab Contracting Company Ltd, Al Suwailem Company and the French construction company Bouygues. 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[10] In April 2009, $38 million worth of design contracts for the stations in Mecca, Medina, Jeddah and KAIA were awarded to a joint venture between Foster + Partners and Buro Happold. [4] It also includes procurement of rolling stock and operations and maintenance for a period of 12 years after completion. Stations were designed by Buro Happold and Foster + Partners.[10]. Dar Al-handasah work on the HHSR incorporates one cut-and-cover tunnel, 46 rail bridges, 9 wadi bridges, and 5 rail underpasses, 53 vehicular overpasses, 30 vehicular underpasses, 12 camel crossings, 5 stations, and 3 depots to allow the rail to fulfil the needs of its users. [19] The total contract value is EUR 6.736 billion (approximately US$9.4 billion). A station, connected via branch line, is built in the new King Abdulaziz International Airport. Firefighters needed 12 hours to bring the fire under control. We do what we love and so we always explore the changing trends with consistent catering to the taste of our discerning patrons. [3], Prequalified consortia for HHR Phase 2 included Saudi Binladin Group, Badr Consortium, China South Locomotive & Rolling Stock, Al-Shoula Group and Al-Rajhi Alliance. [6], In August 2017, Ibrahim al-Banawi the commander of Liwa Jund al-Haramain defected to the Syrian Army after meeting with Suheil al-Hassan of the Syrian Army's Tiger Forces. [30], 36 Spanish Talgo 350 SRO trains have been ordered, one of these is expected to include a Dual (hybrid) coach pair for up to 20 or 30 VIPs; they will run at 300 km/h. [7], "لواء جند الحرمين ينضم إلى " قوات سوريا الديمقراطية, "مقتل القائد العسكري للواء جند الحرمين التابع للفرقة 19 الملازم أول "صلاح نبهان, "من هو "لواء جند الحرمين" الذي انضم لقوات سوريا الديمقراطية لقتال تنظيم الدولة ؟", "BREAKING: Two top US-backed SDF commanders defect to Syrian Army (Photos)", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Liwa_Jund_al-Haramain&oldid=989601596, Military units and factions of the Syrian Civil War, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 19 November 2020, at 23:03. [3], On 17 November 2013, Liwa Jund al-Haramain clashed with ISIL, Liwa Ahrar Souriya and Daraa al-Jazeera, as well as another faction believed to be associated with ISIL after days of tensions in Manbij, between Liwa Jund al-Haramain and other factions in the city. The railway is expected to carry 60 million passengers a year, including around 3-4 million Hajj and Umrah pilgrims, helping to relieve traffic congestion on the roads.