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The trains will double the network capacity to over 3.8 million passengers annually and provide a direct express service between Riyadh and Dammam

The state-owned Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has announced that the first luxury train in Saudi Arabia will operate at the northern border of Saudi Arabia by the end 2025.

The Saudi Railways (SAR) signed an agreement with Italy’s Arsenale group on Thursday to launch the “Dream of the Desert” luxury train, with 40 luxury cabins worth $53.3 million. The CEO of Saudi Railways, Bashar al-Malik, and Chairman of Arsenale’s Board of Directors Paolo Barletta signed the 25-year agreement under the patronage and presence of the Minister of Transport and Logistics, Saleh al-Jasser. The train will be scheduled for reservations at the end of this year, and actual opera...

Saudi Arabia signed an agreement to launch the luxurious ‘Dream of the Desert’ train service for the 1st time in Kingdom and the MENA region.

Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) and Al-Jabr Automotive have collaborated to transport thousands of vehicles annually by train from King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, aiming to boost operational efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize damage and carbon emissions. The four-year contract plays a significant role in enhancing the efficiency of operational processes, cutting expenses, and minimizing the incidence of damage related to the transportation and handling of new cars. Furthermore, it serves to allev...

The Alstom-SAR partnership is set with goals of reducing transport emissions and aligning principles with the Kingdom's Vision 2030 targets.

Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has launched hydrogen train tests in the Kingdom, following the signing of an agreement with the French company Alstom.

Saudi Arabian Railways, in partnership with French manufacturer Alstom, will begin to operate the world’s first hydrogen-powered passenger train in Riyadh later this month.

Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has announced the launch of hydrogen train tests in the Kingdom, following the signing of an agreement with the French company Alstom. It will conduct operational tests and studies necessary to prepare this type of train to fit the Kingdom's environment, in preparation for its future entry into service. This will falls in compliance with the memorandum of understanding signed by the Ministry of Energy and SAR on January 20, 2022.

Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has recorded solid growth during the first half of the year with the number of passengers surging to 4.4 million passengers, up 84% over 2022. Also the number of train trips during the period increased by 46% over last year.