SiemensHead of Rolling Stock - Riyadh Metro Project (BACS Consortium)
Oct. 2020 - Sep. 2022Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaThe BACS Consortium is a group of companies that was formed to work on the Riyadh Metro project in Saudi Arabia. BACS stands for "Blue Line, Access Line, and Contract 3." The consortium is responsible for the design, construction, and commissioning of Lines 1 and 2 of the Riyadh Metro. The Riyadh Metro project is part of the larger Riyadh Public Transit System, which aims to improve transportation in the city and reduce traffic congestion. The metro system will have six lines, covering a total distance of 176 kilometers and serving both the city center and the outskirts. The BACS Consortium is made up of four companies: Bechtel, Almabani General Contractors, Consolidated Contractors Company, and Siemens. Each company brings its expertise in various aspects of the project, such as engineering, construction, and technology. The BACS Consortium is responsible for the civil works, track works, and the installation of the railway systems for Lines 1 and 2. This includes the construction of stations, tunnels, viaducts, and other infrastructure. The consortium is also responsible for the procurement and installation of the metro trains, signaling systems, and other operational equipment. The Riyadh Metro project is a significant undertaking and is expected to greatly improve transportation in Riyadh. It will provide a more efficient and sustainable mode of transportation, reducing travel times and easing congestion on the city's roads. Head of Rolling Stock Riyadh Metro Project within the BACS Consortium and responsible on-site Deputy Project Director (Siemens Mobility Rolling Stock for Line 1 & Line 2) of the Riyadh Metro Project. 45 x Trains (4 cars) 29 x Trains (2 cars) Keywords: Design & Development, Technical Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, EPC, Construction, Manufacturing, Commissioning, Delivery, Warranty Management, Customer Services, Operations, Risk Assessment and Management, Interface Management, technical Consulting, Test and Commissioning