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Railway Construction Belarms can provide finance and construct railway systems whether as new track or modification of existing railway routes. Finance and construction can be on a build to completion basis or on a build- operate-transfer (BOT) basis for periods typically between 15 to 30 years. BOT has the advantage in government budget allocations of passing on the cost to the actual users - the next generation. Track and related railway construction will be carried out efficiently, with the choice of rail equipment and carriages being up to the government to determine. If construction is on a BOT basis the cost of any additional rail equipment and carriages can be included in the BOT arrangement. With our joint venture partners we have experience in heavy rail, underground rail and light rail construction. |
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Track laying for heavy rail Heavy rail in standard gauge configuration is the most economical form of track building as it benefits from standardized signal equipment and rolling stock configuration and parts. In operations both freight and passenger lines have a lower maintenance cost if the rail is built as standard gauge. |
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Metro rail carriages For small towns with limited growth a light rail system may be preferable. But for large cities a variable-length heavy rail carriage configuration has the greatest flexibility to meet demand. |
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Electrification work in progress Certain equipment provided in the construction phase can be retained by the railway operator for maintenance and future route expansion. |
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Route evaluation Prior to entering into a comprehensive agreement for railway construction - which may include bridges, road diversions, underpasses and related work, an engineering evaluation will be carried out by Belarms to confirm details provided as to the condition of the track route. Once the initial MOU is superseded by a construction agreement, related issues such switching systems, rail equipment supplier and similar fitting out items will be dealt with. Line Electrification Adequate power supply along the line is an essential item of planning. Should there be a system shortage then Belarms can include electricity generation facilities along with the rail construction contracts. Station Vicinity Construction Rather than allow a brand new railway have to service run done or non-existent infrastructure around stations, provision can be made for infrastructure pertaining to the station or within say a one kilometre radius of station for high density residential estates, commercial and retail development with under cover car parks. This construction could also be done on a roll-over funding basis, with even a levy being imposed by the government on structures built by Belarms and sold off, so reducing long term debt obligations on the part of the government. |
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Modern underground metro station Gone are the asphalt and concrete surfaces as commuters demand clean tile surfaces, air conditioning and security systems for every station. |
Intercity High Speed Rail Belarms can provide route construction and equipment at reasonable cost for Chinese 300kph high speed rail. Japanese, Korean or European train systems can also be included as an alternative. |
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