GCC Railway is set for completion by December 2030; the network will link all six member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC): Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain.
The total planned length of the network is about 2,177km. Once constructed, the rail will cut commute times for residents, along with facilitating trade and economic exchange in the region.
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Here is a map of the existing network, and the future rail to be added, according to the GCC Railway website:
The rail network could prove to be a game-changer for the region, with travel times slashed. A journey between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh would take less than five hours.
In addition to facilitating freedom of movement for citizens and residents, the rail will facilitate trade and joint investments between the GCC states.
