Northern Train to start operating Al-Jouf station on Nov. 7

Al-Jouf station of the Northern Train will start operations as of Wednesday, Nov. 7, to join the line’s other four stations.

Saudi Railway Co.’s (SAR) board of directors has approved launching night rail services at Al-Jouf station.

The night trains have 24 sleeping cabins with capacity of 96 passengers and auto shipping containers. They are also equipped for passengers with special needs, Ammar Alnahdi, SAR’s executive director of corporate communication and marketing said.

The trains have internet access, information screens, as well as a restaurant and a place for worship.

Booking will be available at the stations or through the call center, and also online via SAR’s website or application.

The railway firm launched the first phase of the Northern Train’s stations in Riyadh, Qassim and Al Majmaah on Feb. 26, 2017. Transportation at Hail station began Nov. 26, 2017. The project is set to be completed by operating Qurayyat station by the end of 2019.