Riyadh: Saudi Railways Organization General President Dr. Rumaih bin Muhammad Al-Rumaih presented a comprehensive overview of the public transport transformation project during the 2025 Budget Forum organized by the Ministry of Finance. Dr. Al-Rumaih emphasized that the transformation represents a significant investment in the future of the nation and its people, providing a diverse range of transportation services, enhancing safety, and reducing environmental pollution. He highlighted that the impact of public transportation, since the launch of Saudi Vision 2030, has extended to 19 cities and governorates, with public transportation services operational in 14 of them and plans in place for five more. These efforts have contributed to a reduction in urban accidents by up to 80%.

According to Saudi Press Agency, Al-Rumaih shed light on intercity and inter-governorate connectivity services, noting that the public transport network has expanded to cover over 70% of the Kingdom, encompassing more than 200 citie
s and governorates. The network offers 500 daily trips across 104 routes and 259 stops, with a total length exceeding 84,903 kilometers.

He reaffirmed the transportation sector’s commitment to environmental sustainability, highlighting the introduction of electric buses and ongoing studies into hydrogen-powered buses as a future step. Such initiatives aim to find solutions tailored to the Kingdom’s unique characteristics while enhancing the sector’s sustainability.