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Technical & Creative Director — Railway Coach Refurbishment

Al-Arfaj Holding

My contribution

Refurbishing the passenger environment.

Led technical and creative direction for a phased refurbishment programme covering 113 passenger railcars, connecting the design vision, materials, approvals and site delivery.

Project role; the formal employment title at Al-Arfaj Holding was Media Consultant.

113Railcars across successive contract awards
Eslam Omar

THE WORK BEHIND THE VIEW

From design review to railcar handover.

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MY RESPONSIBILITY

Design direction

Developed interior and exterior proposals, prototypes and the passenger-environment vision.

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Design, prototype and material approvals
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MY RESPONSIBILITY

Materials & approvals

Coordinated client requirements, material selection, suppliers and approval stages.

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Refurbishment scope
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MY RESPONSIBILITY

Site supervision & handover

Followed site execution, project documentation, staged delivery and handover coordination.

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Technical leadership

THE PROJECT / IN FOCUS

The railcars, before and after.

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THE PROJECT / UNFOLDED

Inside the refurbishment programme.

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INSIDE THE WORK

SAR Railway Revitalization · Project context

SAR Railway Revitalization · Project context
Project record
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    CLIENT

    Saudi Railways Organization

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    DELIVERED THROUGH

    Al-Arfaj Holding SAR STATION EXTERIOR / Network context; refurbishment work follows. Photo source: Saudipedia / Night-time station exterior / Layout crop

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PROJECT 01 / INFRASTRUCTURE & MOBILITYSARRAILWAYREVITALIZATION.TECHNICAL DIRECTION / DESIGN / DELIVERYA renewed vision for existing passenger coaches.CLIENTDELIVERED THROUGH
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PROJECT RECORD

INSIDE THE WORK

Project overview

Project overview
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    RAILWAY PROJECTS / SAUDI ARABIA

    SARRAILWAY COACH REFURBISHMENTFROM VISION TO DELIVERY.

    Technical direction from initial concept to phased delivery. I led the technical direction of a phased refurbishment programme, from client meetings and design proposals through material approvals, site supervision and handover coordination. Extending the service life of existing coaches and reducing the need for replacement. 113

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    RAILCARS

    Across successive contract awards

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    PROJECT ROLE: TECHNICAL & CREATIVE DIRECTOR — RAILWAY COACH REFURBISHMENT

    Saudi Railways Organization (SRO) Abdullatif Al-Arfaj & Brothers Holding Co.

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RAILWAY PROJECTS / SAUDI ARABIASARRAILWAY COACH REFURBISHMENTFROM VISION TO DELIVERY.RAILCARSPROJECT ROLE: TECHNICAL & CREATIVE DIRECTOR — RAILWAY COACH REFURBISHMENT
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PROJECT RECORD

INSIDE THE WORK

Exterior transformation

Exterior transformation
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    01 / EXTERIOR TRANSFORMATION

    A NEW EXTERIOR IDENTITY.

    From body preparation and protective finishes to the final livery, the refurbishment renewed the visible identity of existing coaches. I developed the exterior design vision, coordinated materials and approvals, and supervised execution against the agreed plan.

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01 / EXTERIOR TRANSFORMATIONA NEW EXTERIOR IDENTITY.ACTUAL PROJECT PHOTOGRAPHY / COMPLETED EXTERIOR LIVERY
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INSIDE THE WORK

Passenger environment

Passenger environment
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    02 / PASSENGER ENVIRONMENT

    RENEWING THEPASSENGER EXPERIENCE.

    Renewed seating, flooring, decorative finishes, curtains and lighting transformed passenger spaces across Rehab, premium and economy classes. The wider programme also covered screens, power and USB connections, Wi-Fi, dining facilities, washrooms and a prayer area.

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02 / PASSENGER ENVIRONMENTRENEWING THEPASSENGER EXPERIENCE.ACTUAL PROJECT PHOTOGRAPHY / REHAB COACH INTERIOR
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PROJECT RECORD

INSIDE THE WORK

Before and after: Coach 9102 B

Coach 9102 after refurbishment
Coach 9102 during strip-out
BEFOREAFTER
Original project photographs · Same coach, same end.
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    03 / DOCUMENTED TRANSFORMATION

    COACH 9102 / END BBEFOREINTERIOR STRIP-OUTAFTERREFURBISHED INTERIORA COACH, TRANSFORMED.

    I coordinated the refurbishment plan, material selection and site execution with the railway team, transforming stripped surfaces into a renewed passenger interior.

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03 / DOCUMENTED TRANSFORMATIONCOACH 9102 / END BBEFOREINTERIOR STRIP-OUTAFTERREFURBISHED INTERIORA COACH, TRANSFORMED.BEFORE & AFTER / SAME COACH, SAME END / ORIGINAL PROJECT PHOTOGRAPHS
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PROJECT RECORD

INSIDE THE WORK

Design, prototype and material approvals

Design, prototype and material approvals
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    04 / DESIGN, PROTOTYPE & MATERIAL APPROVALS

    FROM PROTOTYPETO PROGRAMME

    I developed the interior and exterior design vision and defined refurbishment requirements for the coaches and their facilities. A demonstration coach, 3D visualisations and material samples enabled the railway team to assess the proposed transformation. I led material selection and sample approvals with the railway team. The prototype and design package helped secure successive phases, expanding the awarded scope to 113 railcars.

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04 / DESIGN, PROTOTYPE & MATERIAL APPROVALSFROM PROTOTYPETO PROGRAMME3D DESIGN CONCEPT / PASSENGER INTERIOR
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PROJECT RECORD

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Refurbishment scope

Refurbishment scope
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    05 / REFURBISHMENT SCOPE

    57-RAILCAR PACKAGE / REF. 201820370BEYOND THE VISIBLE FINISH.BODYWORK & PROTECTION

    External preparation and painting; repairs to body panels, entrances and steps; roof waterproofing, seals and insulation.

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    INTERIOR RENEWAL

    Ceilings and side panels; floor supports and coverings; luggage racks, doors, locks and decorative finishes.

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    POWER, LIGHTING & MEDIA

    Internal wiring and distribution; passenger power and USB sockets; reading and emergency lighting; audiovisual and public-address systems.

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    PASSENGER FACILITIES

    Seating and upholstery; curtains and glazing protection; washroom fixtures and finishes; dining counters and supporting service areas.

Source context & credits
05 / REFURBISHMENT SCOPE57-RAILCAR PACKAGE / REF. 201820370BEYOND THE VISIBLE FINISH.BODYWORK & PROTECTIONINTERIOR RENEWALPOWER, LIGHTING & MEDIAPASSENGER FACILITIESSCOPE SOURCE / SAR 2020, PP. 5-7 / PHOTOGRAPH: INTERIOR STRIP-OUT
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INSIDE THE WORK

Technical leadership

Technical leadership
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    06 / TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP

    SARCOORDINATING DELIVERY.

    I connected the design vision with client requirements, material approvals, supplier coordination and day-to-day site execution.

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    01 / MATERIALS & CLIENT ALIGNMENT

    I led material reviews with the railway team, coordinated meetings and followed up sample approvals.

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    02 / COMMERCIAL COORDINATION

    I coordinated suppliers and specialist contributors, prepared quotations and proposals, and followed up senior-management approvals.

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    03 / SITE & QUALITY OVERSIGHT

    I supervised workers and site teams, checked execution against the plan, and coordinated workmanship, safety and handover readiness with railway personnel.

Source context & credits
06 / TECHNICAL LEADERSHIPSARCOORDINATING DELIVERY.01 / MATERIALS & CLIENT ALIGNMENT02 / COMMERCIAL COORDINATION03 / SITE & QUALITY OVERSIGHTACTUAL PROJECT PHOTOGRAPHY / COMPLETED COACHES
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PROJECT RECORD

INSIDE THE WORK

Passenger facilities and amenities

Passenger facilities and amenities
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    07 / PASSENGER FACILITIES & AMENITIES

    BEYOND THEPASSENGER SEAT.

    The wider refurbishment programme brought renewed dining and service areas, washrooms and a prayer area together with modern passenger connections and onboard media. Dining & service Washrooms Prayer area Power & USB Wi-Fi Onboard screens

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07 / PASSENGER FACILITIES & AMENITIESBEYOND THEPASSENGER SEAT.ACTUAL PROJECT PHOTOGRAPHS / DINING SERVICE AREA & WASHROOM
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PROJECT RECORD

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Client recognition and handover

Client recognition and handover
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    08 / CLIENT RECOGNITION & HANDOVER

    DELIVERY. RECOGNITION. TRUST.RECOGNISED BY THE CLIENT

    In February 2018, SRO awarded Al-Arfaj Holding a certificate of appreciation for its work on the classic passenger-train refurbishment project. I oversaw project booklets and passenger-survey materials for railway management, and coordinated the inauguration and handover event.

Source context & credits
08 / CLIENT RECOGNITION & HANDOVERDELIVERY. RECOGNITION. TRUST.RECOGNISED BY THE CLIENTCOMPANY CERTIFICATE / SRO / FEBRUARY 2018

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