The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC), in partnership with the National Center for Privatization & PPP and Qiddiya Investment Company, has launched the registration phase for companies interested in implementing the first phase of the Qiddiya high-speed rail project under a public-private partnership model.
The project aims to strengthen Riyadh’s vital transport network by establishing a high-speed rail link connecting King Salman International Airport, the King Abdullah Financial District, and Qiddiya City in less than 30 minutes.
With trains reaching speeds of up to 250 km/h, the line will serve as a key component of the capital’s modern transport infrastructure, improving travel efficiency and accessibility to major destinations.
The Qiddiya high-speed rail will complement Riyadh’s recently launched public transport system, offering residents and visitors an integrated urban mobility experience.
Local residents have welcomed the move, describing it as the beginning of a new era of smart mobility that will make commuting faster, easier, and free of traffic congestion.
According to RCRC, the initiative reflects its strategy of collaborating with the private sector to expand transport infrastructure in Riyadh, while enhancing quality of life and promoting sustainable urban growth in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
Vision 2030 and the National Transport and Logistics Strategy aim to position the Kingdom as a global logistics hub by advancing transport infrastructure, improving efficiency, and attracting private-sector investment.
Interested companies and investors have until Sunday, October 12, 2025, to submit registration applications, after which qualified firms will be invited to proceed with the next phases of the tender process.
