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Saudi Arabia Railways SAR

June 22, 2026 | Middle East

SAR and FS sign cooperation agreement

MoU between Saudi Arabian Railways and Italian State Railways envisages the development of joint projects throughout the Mena region.

June 8, 2026 | Middle East

Saudi Arabia issues GCC network design tender

The contract covers design services for the 672km Saudi section of the network.

April 15, 2026 | Middle East

Saudi Arabian Railways extends service network

Five new logistics corridors are offering improved freight transport from Arabian Gulf ports.

March 30, 2026 | Freight

Saudi Arabian Railways offers alternative to the Strait of Hormuz

Trains will transport up to 400 containers on the new 1700km route connecting Arabian Gulf Ports with Jordan.

February 9, 2026 | High-speed

Saudi Arabia orders new high-speed trains and extends operating contract

Talgo will supply 20 trains as Haramain operating contract extended to 2038.

February 3, 2026 | Fleet

SAR tenders for diesel passenger trains

Saudi operator is boosting fleet capacity on the 2700km Northern Network.

December 10, 2025 | High-speed

Saudi Arabia-Qatar agree to build high-speed line

The new 300km/h line will connect international airports in Riyadh and Doha.

August 8, 2025 | Fleet

Saudi Arabia seeks new fleet for Haramain high-speed line

Saudi Arabia Railways intends to order 20 trains for Mecca - Medina line.

April 23, 2025 | Middle East

Saudi Arabia Railways launches Landbridge design tender

The deadline for bids is May 15.

February 1, 2025 | Middle East

SAR reveals luxury train designs

New Dream of the Desert train is billed as a travelling five-star destination.

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