Director General of the GCC Railways Authority, Mohammad Al-Shabrami, has announced that the overall completion rate of the GCC railway linkage project has exceeded 50 percent. The project is expected to become fully operational by the end of December 2030, according to the agreement reached among Gulf Cooperation Council member states.

Al-Shabrami said the total length of the railway project exceeds 1,700 kilometres, with varying operational speeds designated for both passenger and freight trains. He described the railway linkage as one of the most significant infrastructure projects in the region, noting that it will contribute to enhancing economic integration among GCC countries.

The project is expected to generate major positive impacts through increasing passenger and cargo transportation capacity, while strengthening social ties among GCC citizens and residents. Key economic benefits include the creation of job opportunities, localisation of industries, and reduced dependence on road transport. Al-Shabrami added that increased train usage would also contribute to reducing environmental pollution caused by emissions from heavy vehicles.

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