Region / Service | Phone Number | Notes |
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SAR Customer Service (Saudi Arabia) | +966 9200 04433 | Main customer inquiries & bookings |
Corporate Headquarters (Riyadh) | +966 11 510 7800 | Administrative and business inquiries |
Freight Operations | +966 11 510 7888 | Logistics and freight-related support |
Media & Public Relations | +966 11 510 7899 | Press and communication inquiries |
Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) is the state-owned railway company of Saudi Arabia, established in 2006 to develop, operate, and manage passenger and freight rail networks across the Kingdom. SAR plays a crucial role in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 strategy, enhancing transportation infrastructure, boosting economic growth, and reducing reliance on road transport.
SAR operates several strategic rail networks, including the North-South Railway, the East-West Landbridge Project, and Riyadh’s passenger services. It provides high-speed passenger transport, industrial freight (phosphate, bauxite, minerals), and integrated logistics solutions.
Extensive Network – Over 5,000 km of planned and operational railway lines.
Passenger Services – Connects major cities including Riyadh, Al Majmaah, Qassim, Hail, and Qurayyat.
Freight Services – Transports minerals, oil, petrochemicals, and containers across Saudi Arabia.
High-Speed Trains – Modern passenger services with speeds up to 200 km/h.
North-South Railway – World’s longest railway for transporting minerals.
Environmentally Friendly – Helps reduce CO₂ emissions by lowering truck and car usage.
Vision 2030 Alignment – Supports diversification of the economy and modernization of infrastructure.