Unipart Rail and ARC to form JV in Saudi Arabia

Unipart Rail and Arabian Railway Company (ARC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to form a joint venture company to deliver projects, supply chain and consultancy services in Saudi Arabia.

UK Rail Minister Paul Maynard MP attended the signing of the MoU between the two companies during the Middle East Rail 2017 conference in Dubai.

As part of the agreement, Unipart Rail will be opening a Saudi Arabian office in MIG's new tower block on King Fahd Road, adjacent to the King Abdulla Financial District.

Noel Travers, deputy managing director, Unipart Rail, said: "The next 10 years will witness unparalleled reform of transport within the Middle East. Expansion on this scale, in this time-span, has never been seen before.

“The size and scale of railway development projects are vast, and there are good opportunities for Unipart Rail and Arabian Railway Company throughout the supply chain.”