Tired of having to fly everywhere? Well, good news!
Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has issued a brand-new tender for the Saudi northern rail network expansion.
The tender supports efforts to develop the Kingdom’s transport system and enhance passenger rail services.
It also aligns with the National Transport and Logistics Strategy and Saudi Vision 2030.
Saudi northern rail network expansion 2026
SAR’s newest project is a massive 10-passenger-train expansion. It covers design, manufacturing, supply, and fleet maintenance services to ensure long-term operational sustainability.
The new trains will boost the northern network’s capacity nearly threefold, offering over 2.4 million seats annually and making it easier than ever to travel between cities as passenger demand continues to grow.
Saudi northern rail network expansion locations
The new trains will run across the northern network, linking key cities such as Riyadh, Al-Majmaah, Qassim, Hail, Jouf, and Al-Qurayyat. Even more connections are on the way, with plans to expand the network and add new stations, including Al-Zulfi, making intercity travel smoother and more connected.
Saudi northern rail network expansion bid submission date
Interested parties have until Monday, May 11, 2026 to submit their bids for the tender. The bids have to be in-line with the pre-approved public tender regulations.
Saudi transportation
Riyadh Metro has been quietly adding more and more stops to each line. After announcing the much-awaited Line 7, the Red Line is also getting an expansion. It will go all the way to Diriyah. Jeddah Metro‘s Blue Line tender has been issued and pre-reservations for the luxurious Dream of the Desert have gone live. The first-ever Saudi Arabia to Qatar high speed rail link has also been announced.
Across Northern Saudi. e.sar.com.
