Saudi Arabia-Qatar High-Speed Rail Line
Sector: Rail • Location: Riyadh and Doha, Riyadh Province (Saudi Arabia), Doha Municipality (Qatar), Saudi Arabia and Qatar
Source: Newsweek
Saudi Arabia and Qatar have signed a landmark agreement to construct a 785-km high-speed rail line linking their capitals, Riyadh and Doha. The railway will serve over 10 million passengers annually, generate 30,000 jobs, and feature stops at key Saudi cities such as Hofuf and Dammam. Trains will travel at speeds exceeding 300 km/h, reducing the journey time between Riyadh and Doha to roughly two
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Rail, Mass Transit, Hotel, Government
- Location
- Riyadh and Doha, Riyadh Province (Saudi Arabia), Doha Municipality (Qatar), Saudi Arabia and Qatar
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Newsweek
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Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Saudi Arabia and Qatar have signed a landmark agreement to construct a 785-km high-speed rail line linking their capitals, Riyadh and Doha. The railway will serve over 10 million passengers annually, generate 30,000 jobs, and feature stops at key Saudi cities such as Hofuf and Dammam. Trains will travel at speeds exceeding 300 km/h, reducing the journey time between Riyadh and Doha to roughly two hours. The project aims to improve mobility, trade, tourism, and economic integration throughout the Gulf, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030 and Qatar National Vision 2030. |
Original sector | Transportation |
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Location
Country | Saudi Arabia and Qatar |
State | Riyadh Province (Saudi Arabia), Doha Municipality (Qatar) |
City | Riyadh and Doha |
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Source | Newsweek |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Rail, Mass Transit, Hotel, Government |
Article published date | 2025-12-12 |
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