Alstom and the Saudi Railway Company explore hydrogen solutions for Saudi Arabia
Alstom and Saudi Railway Company (SAR) have inked a memorandum of understanding for the possible rollout of hydrogen trains and associated infrastructure in Saudi Arabia.Read more
Amsterdam-Abu Dhabi by train? Yes, you can
InterviewInternational trains are all the rage in 2022. Travellers appreciate the comfort and the adventure of train travel, with the added benefit of much lower CO2 emissions compared to flying. But what if your destination...Read more
CAF widens activities in Saudi Arabia with new Saudi Railways contract
Spain’s CAF Group has inked a new deal with Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR). While the bulk of the contract involves maintenance work on trains, it also includes setting up a joint engineering department and a...Read more
Trailblazing group of Saudi women begin train driver training
A group of 30 Saudi women striving to become Saudi Arabia’s first female train drivers began their training on Sunday at the Renfe-staffed Line Operations Center (OCC) in Jeddah. The selection proces drew huge attention...Read more
Saudi Arabia’s railway plans as impressive as construction is challenging
BackgroundEarlier 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...Read more