Saudi Rail Network to exceed 8000 km – Minister of Transport and Logistics

 

Saudi Rail Network to expand over 8,000 km :

Saudi Arabia plans to increase its rail network length to more than 8,000 kilometers in the next few years, according to Minister of Transport and Logistics and Chairman of the Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR), Eng. Saleh Al-Jasser. Trending : Riyadh Metro to begin its partial operations from Wednesday

In the next few years, the Kingdom’s rail network will extend to more than 8,000 kilometers, thanks to the vision and backing of our knowledgeable leadership. Speaking at Wednesday’s inaugural event of the Saudi Rail Conference and Exhibition in Riyadh, the Minister stated that this expansion will further establish Saudi Arabia as a worldwide logistics hub.

Leaders in the railway sector from around the world gathered for the two-day event in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Eng. Al-Jasser, in his inaugural speech, highlighted the ambitious rail infrastructure objectives of Saudi Arabia. Pointing out that the present network extends over 5,500 kilometers, the minister praised the Kingdom’s advancement in rail expansion.

The Minister focused on two major rail networks, the North Rail Network, which links Riyadh to the Jordanian border, and the East Rail Network, which connects Riyadh to the coast of the Arabian Gulf. Most Viewed : Saudi Arabia bans using religious symbols, other country emblems and logos in commercial purposes

The Haramain High-Speed Railway (HHR), an innovative electric rail line that links the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah via Jeddah, was his main point of attention for the unveiling of the historic transportation project. After opening to the public in the year 2018, the Haramain High-Speed Railway (HHR) has quickly surpassed all expectations, becoming one of the world’s fastest trains. In just one year, it has carried over 20 million passengers and reduced down on vehicle traffic by over 1 million trips.

According to the Minister Eng. Al-Jasser, these changes are in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030’s National Transport and Logistics Strategy. His words were filled with admiration for the unmatched backing bestowed upon the transportation and logistics industry by the leadership of the Kingdom.

At the event conference, the minister unveiled the Asasat Program, which seeks to localize Saudi Arabia’s railway (SAR) industry. The Asasat program aims to create more than 3,000 jobs in the Saudi local market, raise the percentage of local content in Saudi Railways activities to 60 percent by the year 2025, and attract investment opportunities of 15 billion Saudi Riyals by the year 2030.

On the first day, many entities signed cooperation agreements and memoranda, which will promote collaboration and partnerships in the railway industry. In order to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of railway operations, the participants investigated the latest technologies and solutions. Innovative products and services from both domestic and foreign exhibitors were on display, illuminating the potential of rail travel in the years to come. Recommend : Saudi Arabia ranks 4th in the world in Digital Service Index

Hosting the conference as a strategic partner, SAR (Saudi Arabia Railways) demonstrates the Kingdom’s determination to establish itself as a prominent figure in the regional and global railway industry. This shows Saudi Arabia’s commitment to achieving its Saudi Vision 2030 objectives through the development of advanced infrastructure.

Eng. Al-Jasser reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s (Saudi Arabia Railways) dedication to establishing the country as an international leader in railway development through encouraging public-private partnerships and new forms of innovation in transportation. Follow Saudi Expatriates on Linkedin