Minister of Transport and Logistics and Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) Chairman Eng. Saleh Al-Jasser announced that Saudi Arabia will expand its rail network to over 8,000 kilometers in the coming years. “Under the vision and support of our wise leadership, the Kingdom is set to experience unprecedented growth in its rail network, expanding to over 8,000 kilometers in the coming years. This expansion will further solidify Saudi Arabia’s position as a global logistics hub,” he said while inaugurating the first edition of the Saudi Rail Conference and Exhibition in Riyadh on Wednesday. The two-day event gathered high-profile officials, experts, and decision-makers from the global railway industry. In his keynote speech, Eng. Al-Jasser highlighted Saudi Arabia’s ambitious plans for its rail infrastructure. The minister underscored the Kingdom’s progress in rail development, noting that the current network spans over 5,500 kilometers. He highlighted key networks, including the North Network, which connects Riyadh to the Jordanian border, and the East Network, linking Riyadh to the Arabian Gulf coast. He emphasized the launch of the landmark transportation initiative, represented by Haramain High-Speed Railway (HHR), a cutting-edge electric rail system connecting the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah. The HHR, since its launch in 2018, […]