RIYADH: French transport firm Alstom is executing 12 active railway projects across Saudi Arabia, revealed the company’s CEO for Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.
In an interview with Al-Eqtisadiah during the Saudi International Railway Exhibition and Conference, Mohamed Khalil said the projects cover the full spectrum of rail services, including design, execution, operation, and maintenance.
Alstom is a major contributor to Riyadh’s metro network, providing rolling stock and systems for four of the six lines.
Saudi Arabia’s rail transport sector recorded a 335 percent year-on-year surge in passengers to 39 million in the third quarter of 2025, fueled by the full launch of the Riyadh Metro.
“Saudi Arabia is witnessing a boom in railway projects, and many cities are experiencing internal growth, so they need to connect cities like Jeddah, Dammam, and Al-Ula, in addition to Al-Ula and Riyadh,” Khalil told Al-Eqtisadiah.
