RIYADH (Web DesK) - Saudi Arabia has unveiled the plan to launch the 'Dream of the Desert' train service.
A first-of-its-kind in the Middle East and North Africa region. The 40-cabin luxury train will add extra quality services and options to the kingdom's means of transportation, as per SPA.
Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) partnered with the Italian Arsenale Group, a specialist in administrating luxurious train trips, to launch the 'Dream of the Desert' service.
The 40 luxury-cabin 'Dream of the Desert' train will be open for bookings at the end of 2024, and actual operation will begin in the fourth quarter of 2025. The first trips will start from the North Train Station in Riyadh, run through Hail and end at Al Qurayyat train station.
Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistic Services and Chairman of the Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) Engineer Saleh bin Nasser Al Jasser said this would be one of the initiatives the National Strategy for Transport and Logistics has taken to improve the quality of life and support leading national strategies.
The signing ceremony held in Riyadh.