Saudi SAR Signs Agreements, MoU to Develop Railways

Saudi SAR Signs Agreements, MoU to Develop Railways

The Saudi Railways Company (SAR) concluded several agreements and memoranda of understanding with global partners to achieve the objectives of the national strategy for transport and logistics.

SAR participated in InnoTrans and the international trade conference in Berlin.

SAR awarded a contract to the French electronics company Thales for developing a signaling and control system for rail networks in the Eastern port of Dammam.

The agreement also includes “upgrading the efficiency of logistic operations and expanding rail networks in the Kingdom.”

SAR recently signed MoUs with Thales and other international partners to develop its national transport strategy and logistic services.

The company also signed a strategic MoU with Alstom Company to explore opportunities for the future of sustainable mobility in the Kingdom and develop and implement solutions related to railway infrastructure and capability aligned with Vision 2030.

The company pointed out that it aims to transfer technology and knowledge, sustainable development and application of the best standards, and strategic cooperation to develop logistics transport services.

Furthermore, SAR signed several agreements with Siemens to transfer knowledge and best practices, improve customer satisfaction experience, and localize the railway sector in the Kingdom.

In addition, SAR announced that it signed an agreement with the University of Birmingham to encourage national cadres