Riyadh, Bahrain finalize King Hamad Causeway consultative works

Saudi Arabia and Bahrain completed the infrastructure project's consultancy and administrative works of King Hamad Causeway, Alyaum newspaper reported on Sunday, citing Abdullah Al Shaikh, the Saudi ambassador to Bahrain.

Bids will be invited for the project after obtaining the required official approvals, Al Shaikh said, expecting the link to be completed between 36 and 48 months at a total cost of nearly SAR 3 billion.

Implementation of the new railway is on track, amid mutual coordination by the neighboring countries to execute the project.

The planned GCC rail network between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain is also part of King Hamad Causeway project, and aims to enhance mutual trade between both countries, he added.