Latest Saudi Arabia News

Riyadh Metro to Commence Service in Saudi Arabia

Alstom has celebrated the launch of the 176-kilometre Riyadh Metro network in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia: Alstom to Enhance Reliability of East-West Freight Corridor

Alstom has secured a five-year agreement with Saudi Railway Company (SAR) to enhance efficiency on the east-west freight corridor.

Texelis at Saudi Rail Exhibition 2024

Texelis is proud to join the Saudi Rail Exhibition in Riyadh on November 20-21 2024.

Saudi Arabia Railways Joins EULYNX Signalling Consortium

Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has joined the EULYNX Consortium, making it the first organisation outside of Europe to become part of the group…

Stadler to Supply 10 Intercity Trains to Saudi Arabia

Stadler has been contracted to supply 10 next-generation intercity passenger trains to Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR).

Saudi Arabia: Alstom to Deliver AlUla's Catenary-Free Tramway

Alstom has signed a contract with the Royal Commission for AlUla to deliver its battery-powered tramway line.

Saudi Arabia Railways and Alstom to Demonstrate Hydrogen Passenger Train

Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) and Alstom will demonstrate the first hydrogen-powered passenger train in the Kingdom this month.

Alstom to Open New Regional Office in Saudi Arabia

Alstom is expanding its presence in Saudi Arabia by opening a new regional office and HealthHub digital centre in Riyadh.

Saudi Arabia: SYSTRA Signs Contract to Design AlUla Tramway

SYSTRA has signed a contract to undertaken the preliminary and detailed design of the AlUla tramway in northwest Saudi Arabia.

CAF Secures Foothold in Saudi Arabia with New SAR Contract

CAF has signed a new contract with Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) that will support the country's strategic transport plan: Vision 2030. 

Hitachi Rail to Operate and Maintain Riyadh Women's University Metro

Hitachi Rail has won the contract to operate and maintain the autonomous metro at Princess Nora bint Abdul Rahman University in Riyadh.

AUWEKO Supplies Its TEMPTATION Series to Saudi Arabia

AUWEKO provided 700 units of the 3-compartment stainless steel waste and recycling bins from its TEMPTATION series for the line's stations.

The 2020 Railway Forum: Future Transport in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Railway Company discussed Saudi Arabia’s competitiveness in logistic services, and important transportation and infrastructure project…

CAF Wins LeadMind Solution Contract in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: CAF has signed a contract with SAR to supply its digital train platform LeadMind for all 6 trains on the Riyadh-Qurayyat line.

10 Must-Read Rail News Stories – Industry Insider for Week 7

All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider for 11–15 February 2019.

CAF Wins Maintenance Contracts in Spain and Saudi Arabia

CAF wins maintenance contracts in Spain and Saudi Arabia. Renfe and Bilbao Metro as well as SRO and SAR have selected CAF to maintain their …

Countdown to Brisca Consulting's 3rd Annual Saudi Freight & Logistics Conference

To understand the challenges and prospects in the freight-logistics-transportation sector of the region, Bricsa Consulting is hosting its 3r…

Saudi Arabia: Alstom Testing Performance for Riyadh Metro Project

Alstom is currently completing initial dynamic tests on its contribution to the Riyadh Metro Project in Saudi Arabia. The company is providi…

Thales Secures Maintenance Contract in Saudi Arabia

Thales has signed a two-year contract with the Saudi Railway Company (SAR) to maintain the signalling and telecommunications systems of...

First Riyadh Metro Trainset Delivered On Schedule

The production of the Riyadh metro trainset is well on track and Alstom is set to meet its deadline and deliver all the metro trainsets by e…

The Riyadh Metro: Getting the People of Riyadh Moving

One of the challenges all big cities face is moving its people effectively and public transport has a huge role to play here. The Riyadh met…

Riyadh Metro Line 5 Tunnel Excavation Complete

A milestone was reached on 8 June 2016 in the Riyadh Metro Project with the completion of tunnel excavations on the Green Line.

Saudi Arabia: Riyadh Metro Vehicles Unveiled

Bombardier Presents INNOVIA Metro 300 Design for Riyadh Metro