Contract based on mutual interest to be awarded for Yangon-Mandalay Express

The deal based on mutual interest will be the basis for awarding the contract for Yangon-Mandalay Express operated under Ministry of Rail Transport, according Myanmar Railways.

Local business people, firms and companies have reportedly been invited to tender for No (5) upstream express and No (6) downstream express linking Yangon and Mandalay to operate the basic system designed for mutual interest. In doing so, the duration for the license is three years and the contract would be renewed once a year.

“At the time of fast-paced economic development, Ministry of Rail Transportation is increasing its cooperation with private firms to provide better service for passengers,” said an official of Myanma Railways.

Interested local businesses people can buy tender application forms, costing Ks30,000 each for at No (3) Region – Mandalay, No (7) Region – Yangon and Myanmar Railways Headquarter, Nay Pyi Taw Central Rail Station starting from April 4.

Tender scrutiny committee will reportedly to submit tender proposals to Myanma Railways Headquarter by April 23.

source: Eleven Myanmar

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