China and Saudi Arabia Collaborate on World's First...
China News
August 3, 2023
The Mecca-Medina high-speed railway, a remarkable collaboration between China and Saudi Arabia, spans 450 kilometers, making it the world's first desert high-speed railway. Engineered and built by China, this modern railway boasts a top speed of 360 kilometers per hour and serves four major cities: Medina, Rabigh, Jeddah, and Mecca. Since its official opening in September 2018, the railway has significantly reduced travel time between Mecca and Medina.