The Royal Commission for Riyadh announced that 145 local and international companies have applied to participate in the implementation of the Qiddiya High Speed Rail project, in cooperation with the National Center for Privatization and Qiddiya Investment Company, in a move that reflects the size of the investment interest in the project and its expected role in developing the capital's transportation system.

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City Riyadh.

Qiddiya Express Train Project in Riyadh

The authority explained on its website that the applicant companies belong to six main categories, including 68 developers and main contractors, 10 equipment and systems suppliers, 12 railway service operators, 16 investment companies, 23 companies specialized in design and project management, and 16 other companies with multiple expertise.

The project aims to enhance the Qiddiya High Speed Rail project in Riyadh.

The project aims to enhance the diversity of transportation modes in Riyadh, as the bullet train will connect King Salman International Airport, King Abdullah Financial Center (KAFD) and Qiddiya City in just 30 minutes, at a speed of up to 250 kilometers per hour, through an integrated partnership model between the public and private sectors.

The project aims to enhance the diversity of transportation modes in the city of Riyadh. The Authority also noted that it had previously announced the opening of registration for companies wishing to compete from September 22 to October 12, as part of its ongoing efforts to activate strategic partnerships with the private sector.

The project comes within the initiatives of the King Salman International Airport, King Abdullah Financial Center (KAFD), and Qiddiya City. The project comes as part of initiatives to develop urban transportation, raise the quality of life, and support the sustainable growth of Riyadh, in line with the objectives of the Kingdom's Vision 2030.