KUWAIT CITY, July 22: The Undertaking Administration Committee between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia has authorized the outcomes of the monetary, financial, technical, and social feasibility examine for the railway hyperlink mission between the 2 nations, aimed toward transporting passengers and items.
A authorities supply revealed that work is at the moment underway to launch the mission for “preliminary design” quickly after finishing the mandatory procedures, and worldwide firms will likely be invited to contribute at this stage.
The supply acknowledged that the precise implementation of the mission will start in 2026. The continued mutual visits and conferences between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia concerning the upcoming works, together with inspections of the mission web site tackle any obstacles.
The supply indicated that the railway is predicted to hold 3,300 passengers every day with six spherical journeys, overlaying about 500 kilometers in a single hour and 40 minutes at excessive velocity.
Ticket costs for the prepare journeys between the 2 nations will likely be inexpensive, competing with each aircraft and automotive journey when it comes to velocity and price.
The supply reiterated the need to speed up this important mission, which can improve sustainable railway hyperlinks, financial integration, and commerce between the 2 nations.
Whereas confirming that the Kuwaiti-Saudi connection is separate from the Gulf connection mission, the supply acknowledged that the railway will begin from the Shaddadiyah space and prolong to Riyadh.
In line with the mission plan, it’s anticipated to be accomplished inside 4 years. It’s a part of a sequence of Kuwaiti-Saudi tasks aimed toward financial integration and strengthening historic relations between the 2 nations.
The Council of Ministers has directed the Ministry of Works and different involved events to expedite the mission and submit periodic experiences on its progress.
