Project Management Committee between Kuwait and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has approved the outcome of the financial, economic, technical, and social feasibility study for the railway project between Kuwait and the Kingdom, aimed at transporting cargo goods and passengers. A government source revealed work is underway to launch the project for ‘initial design’ soon after completing the necessary procedures, and global companies will be invited to contribute at this stage. The project implementation will begin in 2026. The source indicated the railway is expected to carry 3,300 passengers daily with six round trips, covering 500 km in one hour and 40 minutes at high speed. According to the project plan, it is expected to be completed within four years. It is part of a series of Kuwaiti-Saudi projects aimed at economic integration and strengthening historical relations between the two countries. The Council of Ministers has directed the Ministry of Works and other concerned parties to expedite the project and submit periodic reports on its progress.
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