Aqaba–Shidiya–Ma'an mining railway (403 km, ~55 bridges, 6 tunnels) – ground broken, five-year build
سكة حديد العقبة – الشيدية – معان للتعدين (403 كم، نحو 55 جسراً و6 أنفاق) – وضع حجر الأساس، تنفيذ خلال خمس سنوات
USD 2.5bn freight rail now in construction – earthworks, bridge, track and camp/plant-hire subcontractors should engage the railway company and its contractors.
| Type | Contract award |
|---|---|
| Status | Contract awarded – subcontracting open |
| Country | Jordan · Aqaba / Al-Shidiya / Ma'an |
| Client / owner | Jordanian-Emirati Railway Company (Limad Holding / JPMC / APC / GIMC / SSIF; operator Etihad Rail) |
| Value | USD 2.5bn |
| Announced | 06 Oct 2026 |
| Project type | Rail & metro, Bridges & tunnels |
Trades and packages needed
- Railway track & systems installation (main package)
- Earthworks, excavation & site grading (main package)
- Bridge & flyover construction (main package)
- Tunnelling & microtunnelling
- Storm-water drainage & culverts
- Precast & prestressed concrete
- Equipment & crane rental
- Camps, temporary facilities & catering
- Land surveying & geotechnical investigation
- Ready-mix concrete, cement & aggregates
What to do
The contract has been awarded. The winner will now buy materials and subcontract packages – contact their procurement team.