Spanish infrastructure major Acciona has announced that its facility service unit has been awarded a three-year contract to provide technical train cleaning and housekeeping services at key facilities of the Haramain High-Speed Railway, one of Saudi Arabia's most advanced transportation systems.
Under the contract, Acciona will operate across several critical railway sites, including the Makkah and Madinah depots as well the key facilities at Makkah, Madinah and King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), thus ensuring high standards of cleanliness and enhanced passenger experience throughout the network.
The Haramain High-Speed Railway represents a major step forward in the Saudi Arabian transport network, offering safe, convenient travel at speeds of up to 300 km/h along a 450-km-long route linking the two holy mosques through Jeddah, King Abdulaziz International Airport, and King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC).
The contract award further strengthens Acciona’s position as a trusted partner in critical infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, said the Spanish major, said a comoany spokesman.
It also reflects the company’s experience in delivering high-quality services that support operational excellence across large-scale transportation networks, he noted.
Acciona has been active in Saudi Arabia since 2014. Beyond its growing presence in facilities, the infrastructure major's wider presence in the kingdom spans water - with major desalination projects including Shuqaiq, Al Khobar and the landmark Jubail 3B plant - and culture, with Acciona Cultura delivering high-profile fit-out and exhibition projects across the region, including The Edition Hotel by Marriott at The Red Sea development, it added.-TradeArabia News Service