Drake and Scull Rail wins $93.3m Doha Metro phase-one contract

Fujita Corporation awarded Drake and Scull Rail (DSR) a $93.3m contract to deliver the first phase of the Doha Metro Depots.

Fujita Corporation is undertaking the construction of the Red and Green Lines of Doha Metro’s Depots.

According to the agreement, DSR will undertake the supply, installation, testing and commissioning of all MEP building services to be provided in the depot and stabling yard pertinent to the Red and Green lines and their associated buildings with a scheduled delivery slated for 2019.

DSR will also be actively involved in the design verification process as a participant in the design review meetings.

Ahmad Al Naser, managing director at Drake and Scull Engineering said: “The Doha Metro Phase 1 Project is a landmark urban transport project in the GCC region and our second major rail project following the Airport Passenger mover at the Dubai Airport.

“We look forward to successfully executing and delivering the project in collaboration with our sister company DSI Qatar.”