New Era of Travel: Saudi-Egypt Causeway and Rail Plan Ready to Launch!

Big news for the region! Saudi Arabia and Egypt have officially finalized plans for a major infrastructure project that’s about to transform travel and trade between the two countries. A new US$3 billion causeway and high-speed rail link is in the works, stretching between Ras Hamid in Saudi Arabia and Nassrani in Egypt, right across the Tiran Strait.

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This ambitious project isn’t just about building a road, it’s about bringing people closer than ever. The 26 to 30-kilometer-long causeway will feature three traffic lanes in each direction and an 11.3-meter-wide two-track railway, making it a true multi-modal corridor. The highway will drastically cut travel time across the strait to just 30 minutes. This journey currently takes hours by ferry or detour routes.

Even more exciting? The railway is designed to accommodate high-speed trains. Trains could zoom across the causeway at speeds of up to 250 km/h, and hit 350 km/h on either side of the structure. This could mean fast passenger service, smoother trade logistics, and a major boost for tourism between the two nations.

With the plans finalized, all eyes are now on the next step: execution. Once completed, this link will reshape how Egypt and Saudi Arabia connect. It will make the Red Sea feel a whole lot smaller.

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