Saudi Arabia

Country Details

See Wikipedia

National Railway System

National Railway Operator

Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR).

The Haramain High Speed Railway (HHR) has its own site.

See Railways in Saudi Arabia description at sinfin.net.

Maps

• Online: web archive copy of Saudi Arabia and Jordan map from the Railways Through Europe site, dated June 2009
• Printed: World Rail Atlas - The Middle East and Caucasus by Neil Robinson

Timetable

• Printed: summary timetables are available in some editions of the European Rail Timetable.

• Information is available at the Man in Seat 61.

Journey Planner

SAR Train Schedule.

Infrastructure

Gauge

• 1,435 mm (4 foot 8 +1⁄2 inch) Standard.

Electrification

• 25 kV a.c. 60 Hz - overhead catenary for the Haramain High Speed Railway (HHR).

Rule of the road

• Not Known.

Metro and light rail systems

Riyadh.

Recent and Future Changes

Recent Changes

Riyadh Metro was officially opened on 27 November 2024 with public service commencing for the Blue, Yellow & Purple lines [Nos. 1, 4, and 6] on the 1 December 2024. The Red and Green Lines (Nos. 2 & 5) opened 15 December 2024 and the Orange Line (No.3) on 5 January 2025.

Future Changes

Further Riyadh Metro lines are to open in late 2024 and 2025;

• 15 December 2024: Green (Line 5) Line.
• 5 January 2025: Orange (Line 3) Line.

Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services

See Saudi Arabia - Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services.