Saudi Arabia is revitalizing its transport infrastructure by positioning railways and urban transit as strategic drivers of economic growth under Vision 2030, rather than standalone assets. Through coordinated investments in intercity rail, freight networks, and urban metro systems—led by Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) and local authorities—the kingdom aims to enhance logistics efficiency, improve quality of life, reduce congestion, and better integrate transport with airports, industrial zones, and population centers, supporting trade, tourism, labor mobility, and long-term competitiveness, Invest-Gate reports.