Saudi Arabia and Qatar have signed a formal agreement to launch a new high-speed electric rail project connecting Riyadh and Doha, a development expected to reshape economic and logistical integration across the region, Al Ekhbariya TV reported.The project is considered one of the most significant modern infrastructure undertakings between two Gulf nations, and envisaged as a major artery for high-speed travel. It is slated for completion within six years. Once operational, the railway is expected to reduce the journey between the two capitals to roughly two hours, with trains travelling at more than 300 kilometres per hour.Stretching 785 kilometres, the network is projected to carry more than 10 million passengers annually, with officials predicting a profound impact on the movement of people, tourism, and trade.Beyond linking Doha and Riyadh directly, the line will extend across three key Saudi cities, Riyadh, Hofuf and Dammam, strengthening both domestic and cross-border connectivity.The route will also connect two of the region’s most important airports: King Salman International Airport in Riyadh and Hamad International Airport in Doha, offering travellers and investors faster and more flexible access to major business and aviation hubs. (ICE Doha)

Fonte notizia: GULF NEWS