The world's longest battery-powered, catenary-free tramway line will offer unmatched access to the five core historical districts in AlUla, including UNESCO World Heritage sites such as AlUla Old Town (District 1), Dadan (District 2), Jabal Ikmah (District 3), Nabataean Horizon (District 4), and Hegra Historical City (District 5).

3 January 2024 – Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, signs a more than €500 million contract with The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) for AlUla's pioneering battery-powered tramway – the world's longest catenary-free line.

Feb 26, 2025 · Alstom is providing the turnkey tramway system for AlUla. This includes the Citadis B battery tram, signalling, communication, depot equipment, power supply, and ten years of rolling stock maintenance. We are playing a pivotal role in this project, from system design to integration, installation, testing and commissioning.

At the heart of the Saudi government’s Vision 2030 plan, the AlUla tramway project aims to enhance an important cultural hub characterized by its rich architectural, historical and archaeological heritage, as well as stunning natural scenery.

Mar 21, 2024 · The AlUla tramway is an experiential tramway project being developed in AlUla, a historic city in north-west Saudi Arabia. It is poised to be the world’s longest battery-powered, catenary-free tramway line.

On January 3 Alstom signed a more than €500 million contract with The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) for AlUla’s pioneering battery-powered tramway – the world’s longest catenary-free line of its kind.

Dec 31, 2023 · France-based global rail transport company Alstom signed a contract valued at more than EUR 500 million with The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) to build the AlUla tramway. The project will cover a distance of 22.4km and feature 17 strategically located stations.

Oct 24, 2023 · The low-carbon AlUla Tramway, set to be powered by trains and systems from Alstom, a global leader in sustainable transportation, has a 3D model on display at FII, inviting visitors to the RCU booth to get a firsthand glimpse of this ambitious project.

Jul 15, 2022 · The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) plans to develop a new tram system connecting all of AlUla County’s most important landmarks, archaeological sites, tourist destinations, urban areas, and transport infrastructure.

Dec 31, 2023 · 🔸️ The tram will connect several stations, linking key locations such as AlUla International Airport, Hegra, AlUla Oasis, and Madain Saleh. 🔸️ The project is expected to feature modern, eco-friendly trams.