Saudi trains carry 38 million passengers, 3.7 million tons of goods in Q2 2026
RIYADH — The Transport General Authority (TGA) reported that more than 38 million passengers traveled by train across Saudi Arabia during the second quarter of 2026.During the same period, trains also transported 3.7 million tons of minerals and goods, in addition to 47,000 standard containers. Trains are one of the key pillars of passenger and freight transport, contributing to smoother movement…
The Transport General Authority (TGA) in Saudi Arabia announced that over 38 million passengers traveled via train during the second quarter of 2026. This figure includes 36 million passengers on urban rail, primarily the Riyadh Metro with 29.7 million riders and the Al-Mashaaer Metro carrying 1.9 million. The automated people mover at King Abdulaziz International Airport and Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University saw 3.9 million and 635,000 passengers respectively.
Trains also carried 3.7 million tons of goods and 47,000 standard containers. The Haramain High Speed Railway, linking Makkah and Madinah, transported 1.6 million passengers. The Eastern and Northern Trains each moved about 246,000 passengers. For freight, Saudi Arabia Railways' North and East Trains moved 3.3 million and 396,000 tons respectively, along with 47,000 TEUs.
Trains thus play a crucial role in reducing congestion, enhancing quality of life, promoting sustainability, and supporting economic development across Saudi Arabia.
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