The $250 Billion Giga-Project: Gulf Railway Explained
Dive into the fascinating story of the Gulf Railway, one of the world’s most ambitious infrastructure projects, with an estimated budget of up to $250 billion. Spanning 2,117 kilometers, this project aims to connect all Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states—Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates—with a state-of-the-art railway network.
🌟 What’s in this video?
• Origins and Objectives: How the Gulf Railway was envisioned to enhance trade, connectivity, and integration across the GCC.
• Challenges and Delays: From political tensions to economic setbacks, we explore the hurdles that stalled progress.
• Current Developments: Revived efforts in 2023, including major construction milestones and renewed regional cooperation.
• Future Prospects: How this network could transform the Gulf’s transport infrastructure and connect with broader trade routes to Europe and beyond.
The Gulf Railway promises to link major cities like Kuwait City, Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, and Muscat, revolutionizing both passenger and freight transport across the region. With passenger trains traveling up to 220 km/h and freight trains at 120 km/h, this project aims to redefine regional connectivity.
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