RIYADH, Nov 9 (Bernama-SANA) -- Transport ministers from the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries signed a general agreement on Sunday in Manama, Bahrain, to develop a regional railway network aimed at strengthening economic integration and improving passenger and freight transport, Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported.
GCC Countries Sign Agreement On Joint Railway Project Linking Six Gulf States
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GCC countries signed an agreement to develop a 2,100-km railway network, expected to be operational by December 2030, linking six Gulf states.
- The railway aims to strengthen economic integration and improve transport between GCC countries.
- Passenger trains will reach speeds up to 200 km/h, while freight trains will operate between 80-120 km/h.
- The project follows previous bilateral railway agreements, including a 2025 deal between Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
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