Saudi Landbridge Project, Saudi Arabia
Key Data:
Project Type
Rail line construction
Location
Saudi Arabia
Project Estimated Cost
$7–9bn approx
Order Year
2005
Expected Date of Completion
2010
Project Route Distance
950km line between Riyadh & Jeddah, and 115km line between Dammam & Jubail
Stations
Three freight stations in Jeddah; two passenger stations in Jeddah – at the airport and in the city centre
Routes
Jeddah to Riyadh and Dammam to Jubail
Maximum Line Speed
250km/hour
Operating Hours
Jeddah to Riyadh
Passenger train – 6 hrs / Freight train – 12 hrs
Dammam to Jubail
Passenger train – 1 hr / Freight train – 3 hrs
Passenger train – 6 hrs / Freight train – 12 hrs
Dammam to Jubail
Passenger train – 1 hr / Freight train – 3 hrs
Standard Gauge
1.435m
Maximum Cant
150mm
Power
Diesel
Rolling Stock Items
Freight cars – 370
Locomotives – 127
Container cars – 2,418
Passenger coaches – 60
Locomotives – 127
Container cars – 2,418
Passenger coaches – 60
Axle Load
25t
Key Players:
Owner
Saudi Railways Organization, Saudi Arabia
