المملكة: Urgent: The Crown Prince and the Emir of the State of Qatar witness the signing of the Saudi/Qatar high-speed train project agreement
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir The State of Qatar, signing an agreement to implement a high-speed electric train project to transport passengers between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Qatar, in a step that reflects the depth of the fraternal and historical relations between A strategic step within the efforts of the two countries to enhance development cooperation and integration, and to consolidate sustainable development and a joint commitment towards broader horizons of development and prosperity in the region.
High-speed train stations and services
The high-speed train extends over a distance of 785 kilometers, linking the two capitals, Riyadh and Doha, passing through main stations that include the cities of Hofuf and Dammam and linking King Salman International Airport and Hamad International Airport. The train will form a new artery for rapid and sustainable transportation and improve the regional travel experience, at a speed exceeding 300 kilometers per hour, contributing to reducing travel time to approximately two hours between the two capitals. Which supports mobility, enhances commercial and tourism mobility, supports economic growth, and enhances the quality of life.
The high-speed train will serve more than 10 million passengers annually, and will enable travelers to discover the landmarks of the Kingdom and Qatar with ease. The project will also contribute to providing more than 30,000 direct and indirect jobs.
It is estimated that the project, after its completion, will achieve an economic impact of about 115 billion riyals for the gross domestic product of the two countries; Which makes it one of the most important strategic projects that support regional development, and consolidate interconnection and integration between the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council through an advanced railway network.
The project will be completed after six years, God willing, in accordance with the highest international standards of quality and safety, and using the latest railway technologies and smart engineering to ensure safe and smooth operation. In order to achieve environmental sustainability, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance efforts to support the shift towards more efficient and innovative modes of transportation for smart and sustainable mobility in the region.
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