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The Riyadh Metro project, led by FCC,
present at the World Metro Rail Congress
Last 26 May, the FCC-led FAST made a
presentation of the Riyadh Metro, one of the
largest scale railway infrastructures worldwi-
de, at the World Metro Rail Congress held
in London.
Jaime Freyre, Country Manager of FCC in
Saudi Arabia and Project Director, explained
the “One team” approach of the develop-
ment of a project worth 6.07 billion euros,
with a delivery term of 60 months for exe-
cuting three lines (4, 5 and 6) of the largest
metro system under construction.
“The selection of consortium partners was
based on capability, strategic goals, and
value potential. FAST is the umbrella that
brings together interests of all partners under
one strategy. By operating as One Team we
are overcoming logistical challenges of deli-
vering three lines of the world’s biggest me-
tro project under construction,” Freyre said.
FCC Industrial won a contract, awarded by
the client, Aeropuertos Españoles y Navega-
ción Aérea (AENA) for adapting the runways
of El Prat-Barcelona Airport to current regu-
lations. Worth 4,021,695 euros, the term of
the contract is 12 months.
The contract contemplates the installation
of a LED-Light Emitting Diode) guiding lights
for the airports circulating on the platforms,
parking areas, and runways. Lights will be
installed in the new links between the run-
ways and the new rapid takeoff runway will
Given the scale of the project, the consor-
tium has faced significant challenges such
as design of the metro system, traffic mana-
gement, coordination with utilities, and hu-
man resources. The success of its strategy
of building trust and operating as one team,
in conjunction with Arriyadh Development
Authority (ADA), is already producing strong
results. In February 2016, the consortium’s
San’ah tunnel boring machine (TBM) arrived
at its second station ahead of schedule.
Freyre also highlighted the social impact of
the FAST consortium in his presentation.
This includes training and hiring for Saudi
nationals on the project, the care taken with
the environment, and the engagement with
local communities.
have a new name. The light sources will be
LED, indicating a clear commitment to the
protection of the environment (reduced CO
2
emissions and less light pollution) and cost
savings (65% less consumption and high
durability).
FCC Industrial, specialist in airport
installations
The new contract awarded is yet another
example of FCC Industrial’s expertise in air-
port installations. The Company is currently
executing a similar project in Santiago de
Compostela Airport and provides services to
FCC Industrial
awarded a contract
for the runway lighting
at the El Prat-Barcelona
Airport
the Son San Joan airport and to the South
Region Control Centre.
FCC Industrial reinforces its positioning with
this contract in the field of airport installations
and maintenance. The Company has other
contracts currently in the execution phase
requiring a high degree of specialisation and
a strong technological component.