Invest in Saudi Arabia - Transport sector – Rail & metro electrification systems

Rail & metro electrification systems

Investment Description

Saudi Arabia’s planned metro, light rail, mixed use and high-speed rail projects will require an estimated USD 1.8 billion investment into electrification.

This includes poles and components of catenary systems both for mainline overhead and third-rail for metro projects: wires, third rail, surge arresters, capacitors, catenary, etc. Opportunity: This is an opportunity for leading suppliers of catenary systems, such as ABB, AEG and APS Electronic, to establish a footprint in Saudi Arabia with export potential to the entire GCC region, as well as for local manufacturers of electric equipment through a JV with established players to step up and produce more valuable products.

The opportunity will require greenfield investment.

  Time: It can be realized in a timeframe of 2-3 years.

  Profile: Leading suppliers of catenary systems.

  Initial investment: USD100-130 million.

Market data

Jobs                              : 70-150

No of Projects                : TBD

Market Size (2014-2024) : USD 1.8 Billion

To Be Determined

Source: Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) www.sagia.gov.sa