Network
The Saudi rail network consist of the following main lines:
- Line 1: Dammam - Abqaiq - Hofuf - Riyadh (449.11 km), used by passenger trains.
- Line 2: Dammam - Abqaiq - Hofuf - Haradh - Al Kharj - Riyadh (555.951 km), used by freight trains
Note: Despite the tracks of both lines running parallel on the same alignment between Dammam and Hofuf, they are operated as separate lines.
- Dammam Port Line (12.854 km)
The link to Jordan is defunct.
Read more about this topic: Saudi Railways Organization
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