The Transport General Authority (TGA) has issued a licence to Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) to operate container trains at additional stations across the kingdom's railway network, thus aiming to expand logistics connectivity between the country's ports and cargo terminals.
Talgo, a leading Spanish company specialising in the design and manufacture of high-speed lightweight trains, has secured a new order worth €1.3 billion ($1.53 billion) from the Saudi Arabia Railways for supply of 20 high-speed trains. This comes after Talgo's successful delivery of 35 trains to SAR in 2018.
Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has achieved record-breaking operational milestones in 2025, transporting over 14 million passengers and 30 million tonnes of freight, underscoring its pivotal role in supporting the National Transport and Logistics Strategy and Saudi Vision 2030 by providing a safe, sustainable, and efficient rail network.
Arsenale, a leading company in the luxury hospitality sector, has announced a strategic agreement with top Italian group Simest for ‘Dream of the Desert’, the first ultra-luxury train to be operated in Saudi Arabia, thus marking its entry into the Middle Eastern market.
Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) is set to develop a hospitality-inspired residential community adjacent to the East Network station in Riyadh. Designed to cater to short- and long-term stays, it comprises more than 450 residential units and over 1,600 beds.
Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has launched the Supplier Development Initiative during the second annual Saudi International Rail Exhibition and Conference, held at ROSHN Front in Riyadh.
The Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has achieved a new milestone, winning the tourist-friendly long-distance category award at the inaugural International Union of Railways (UIC) TopRail Tourist-Friendly Awards.
Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has announced that it has issued tenders for the design and manufacturing of 10 new passenger trains for its Northern Network. The project scope includes supply of the trains in addition to providing fleet maintenance services and long-term asset sustainability.
