Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has awarded a major contract to Hitachi Rail for the revamp of the Al Mashaaer Al Muqaddassah Metro Project, thus marking a significant milestone in the ongoing modernisation of railway infrastructure serving the holy sites in the kingdom.
The Saudi city of Makkah is moving closer to a major transformation of its transport network, with plans for a new airport and metro system advancing as part of a major infrastructure upgrade, said a report. Feasibility studies and preliminary designs for the metro have already been completed.
Riyadh's real estate market is undergoing profound transformation, driven by strategic shifts and Vision 2030 acceleration buoyed by the $22 billion metro; the 2.7 GW data centre pipeline and the $100 billion construction market, according to leading property expert JLL.
Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) is set to develop a hospitality-inspired residential community adjacent to the East Network station in Riyadh. Designed to cater to short- and long-term stays, it comprises more than 450 residential units and over 1,600 beds.
Siemens Mobility, a leader in intelligent transport solutions, is showcasing its end-to-end portfolio at the Saudi Rail 2025 in Riyadh to help advance the Vision 2030 transport goals, backing the high-speed, metro and freight networks' expansion.
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has awarded contracts worth SAR5.5 billion ($1.47 billion) to German industrial giant Siemens and French rolling stock manufacturer Alstom for 94 new train sets for its Riyadh Metro network. Deliveries are set to begin in 2028, with the trains to be supplied in phases.
Saudi Arabia is accelerating its housing, transport and urban development programmes, with more than 63,000 Saudi families becoming first-time homeowners in the first half of 2026 and Riyadh advancing a wide range of infrastructure projects aimed at improving mobility, expanding residential options and supporting the capital’s long-term growth.
