Middle East Rail & Saudi Rail

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to launch $15 billion high-speed regional railway by 2030. The project, involving 33 stakeholders aims to transform transportation and economic integration across the gulf states.

The Saudi Landbridge is a railway line currently under development by the Saudi Railway Company (SAR), which has a length of 950 km (594 miles). The Landbridge Line has been planned to link Jeddah on the Red Sea coast with Riyadh, where it would link up with both the North-South Railway and the lines to Dammam. For freight, the railway will connect Jeddah on the Red Sea coast with the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh, as the existing 450 km line between Riyadh and Dammam will be upgraded, and a second 115 km new line is planned to connect Dammam with Jubail.

🚆 GULF RAILWAY - GCC to launch High-Speed Regional Railway by 2030 The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has announced the launch of a groundbreaking regional railway network that will start operations by December 2030. The Gulf Railway, also known as the GCC Railway, is a new 2,117km railway system that connects all six Gulf Cooperation Council member states in Eastern Arabia. Construction is to get underway, giving Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain their first Rail Lines. Each of the six GCC member states is responsible for implementing the portion of the project within its territory and will construct its own railway lines and branches, stations, and freight terminals. The six countries will share the cost in proportion to the length of each country's rail network. As a result, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia will spend the most on the project, followed by Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain. The GCC Rail is materializing, and significant progress has been made in recent months across the regional railway development sector. Rail projects are becoming investible again as GCC economies seek to unlock a new phase of urban development. Over the past year, improved oil receipts and market fundamentals have supported infrastructure development. The project is estimated to cost US$250 billion. The railway network is expected to enhance GCC connectivity and create economic collaboration and trade opportunities. The number of passengers using the GCC Railway is expected to reach 8 million annually by 2050. MORE TO FOLLOW........................................KEEP IN THE LOOP............... ▶ SIGN UP TO WWW.RAILMEA.COM to follow developments & join our Rail Groups here on LINKEDIN 🚆 Middle East & Africa Rail Group https://lnkd.in/eqt6ZekM 🚉 ON TRACK - RAIL CONSTRUCTION, BRIDGES, VIADUCTS & TUNNELS https://lnkd.in/dhkSJd-w ✅ If you find value, Like, Re-post and Follow me for more

#industrynews: Renfe, Spain’s national railway operator, has announced that it is reinforcing its commitment to workforce diversity in #SaudiArabia through a recruitment drive in partnership with the Saudi Railway Polytechnic (SRP). The latest initiative has attracted 38,000 applicants, significantly boosting the number of women pursuing careers as high-speed train drivers. Sean | Jessica | Oliver

#industrynews: The Royal Commission for Riyadh City has received bids for the extension of Riyadh Metro’s Line 2. Read more: https://lnkd.in/duczyd3N

#industrynews: Saudi Arabia has restarted the feasibility study for the $8bn first phase of the Mecca Metro, sources familiar with the scheme tell MEED. The scheme’s ownership has been transferred from Mecca Mass Rail Transit Company (MMRTC) and the National Centre for Privatisation (NCP) to the Royal Commission for Makkah City and the Holy Sites. Sean | Oliver | Jessica #railindustry #railinfrastructure #metro

Saudi Arabia's railway network is witnessing a surge in passenger and cargo activity highlighting the growing importance of #railways in the Kingdom's #infrastructure. Learn more about the region's largest rail exhibition and conference bringing together the global rail industry to discuss the long-term strategic vision of the Kingdom's rail and transport landscape: https://lnkd.in/dt4fwYtb

It was a pleasure to interview Vincenzo Bloise, General Manager at AlmavivA S.p.A. at Middle East Rail & Saudi Rail for BtoBRail. A special occasion to present AlmavivA S.p.A. products and activities. I would like to thanks AlmavivA S.p.A. team Maria Grazia Chiuchiarelli, Francesca Fracchiolla, Fatima Zahra El Mourtadi #btobrail #btobiotandaiinmobility #MER #almaviva #MOOVA

That’s a wrap on Middle East Rail 2024! Throughout the event, our experts have engaged clients and audiences with pioneering strategies for sustainable urban planning, mobility and transportation.🚆🛣 🎤On day 1, Dr. Muhammad Mustafa, our Regional Director for Mobility & Planning, contributed to the panel on "Accelerating Beyond Rails," focusing on high-speed synergy in multimodal transportation networks across the region. Our commitment to pioneering efficient and sustainable transportation solutions shone through this discussion. 🎤During day 2, Fanny GUYOT, our Head of Upstream Studies in Mobility and Urban Planning at Egis, captivated the audience with her presentation on "Rail to Residence: An Urbanized Cycle Led by Demand Management." Fanny explored innovative strategies for integrating urban planning with rail development, emphasizing sustainability and efficiency in transportation. 🎤Meanwhile, Maria Asuncion Marques, our Intercity Deputy Director, contributed her expertise to the "Voltage and Vision" panel. The discussion centered around technical and clean approaches for transitioning rail systems to a clean energy future. Maria shared valuable insights on overcoming challenges and embracing new technologies to ensure a greener, more sustainable rail infrastructure. 📧 Get in contact for more insights on how to embrace innovation that ensures sustainable mobility and transport infrastructure. Omar Benzaria, PhD. Rasmi Merie Ismael HUSSEINI Hukam Chaudhary Olivier Oudin Garry Rochow Zain Ali Pierre Bonnard Neil Baker Rajesh Chaabra Middle East Rail & Saudi Rail #ImpactTheFuture #SustainableTransport

From all of us at #MiddleEastRail we want to thank each and everyone of you for making the 2024 event a huge success 🎉 We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did! Take a look at some of the event highlights below and stayed tuned for more information on our 2025 plans. Sean | Oliver | Romy | April