SAR teams up with Italian firm to launch SAR 200M luxury train

25/01/2024 Argaam
Signing ceremony

Signing ceremony


Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) announced signing an agreement with Italy's Arsenale Group to launch the "Dream of the Desert" luxury train, with an investment of SAR 200 million. 

 

The agreement is valid for 25 years, said the company on social messaging platform X, noting that the train trips will start in the fourth quarter of 2025. 

 

SAR stated that the first stage of the route will be from the Al-Shamal train station in Riyadh, passing through Hail and ending at Al-Qurayyat train station. 

 

The company added that the duration of the trip of the 40-cabin train will be between one and two nights. 

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