Background
Saudi Arabia’s railway plans as impressive as construction is challenging
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Earlier this year, Saudi Arabia raised eyebrows by saying some 8,000 kilometres of new railway lines would be constructed in the kingdom, more than doubling its existing network. It would be one of the most ambitious railway construction drives in the world in terms of size and scope, yet the challenges are equally formidable.
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