Saudi Railway Expansion

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Saudi railway expansion is the Vision 2030 push to connect cities, mines, ports, airports, and logistics zones through SAR, Haramain High Speed Railway, the North-South Railway, Riyadh Metro, the planned Landbridge, and GCC Rail. The programme shifts a historically road-and-air transport market toward integrated passenger, freight, and urban transit networks.

Saudi Railway Company (SAR)

The Saudi Railway Company (SAR), established in 2006 as the successor to the Saudi Railways Organization, is the primary operator of the Kingdom’s conventional rail network. SAR manages both freight and passenger services on the national rail system, with its operational core being the North-South Railway and associated feeder lines. The company has pursued a strategy of service modernisation, fleet renewal, and capacity expansion to meet growing demand for both mineral-freight haulage and intercity passenger connectivity.

SAR on SAUDI VISION 2030 Intelligence Platform

Saudi Railway Expansion

Saudi Railway Company (SAR)