Saudi Arabia Railways orders 10 more Stadler inter-city trains (SFr300m+)
صفقة مُبرمة – السعودية
SAR exercised an option for 10 additional 200 km/h Stadler trainsets for the Riyadh–Dammam line, with maintenance extended; the deal tops SFr300m. Trains will be built mainly in Switzerland with power-car bodies from Spain.
| Lead type | Deal / award |
|---|---|
| Status | Deal signed – freight, inspection & finance needed |
| Product | 200 km/h inter-city trainsets |
| Product group | Machinery, vehicles & equipment · HS 84, 87 |
| Quantity | 10 trainsets |
| Value | Over CHF 300 million (incl. maintenance extension) |
| Buyer | Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) |
| Supplier / seller | Stadler |
| Country | Saudi Arabia · GCC |
| Origin | Switzerland, Spain |
| Destination | Saudi Arabia (Riyadh–Dammam) |
| Delivery / terms | Service entry planned H2 2029 |
| Published | 12 Oct 2026 |
| Source | Railway Gazette |
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