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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 operation will begin in Q4 of 2025.

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 alleviate pressure on the port.