GCF Solutions at Saudi Rail 2025

Present at the major railway event in Riyadh

Two days of full immersion in the railway sector of the Middle East.
For GCF – Generale Costruzioni Ferroviarie Spa, participation in Saudi International Rail 2025 represented an important occasion to meet key industry players and to promote its expertise and advanced solutions.

The largest railway event—not only in Saudi Arabia but across the entire Arabian Peninsula and the Middle East—offered in Riyadh an unmissable opportunity for railway operators to connect, discover the latest sector innovations, and foster cooperation between companies and transport service providers.

“An important networking opportunity,” emphasizes Luca D’Ottavio, GCF Commercial Director, “which allowed us to meet clients and operators active in Saudi Arabia and throughout the Middle East region, currently engaged in an ambitious program to develop transport infrastructure. In this context - characterized by a rich pipeline of strategic projects aimed at enhancing railway lines and mass transit systems - GCF presented its cutting-edge technological solutions for the construction and maintenance of railway, metro, and tramway infrastructures. Also well received were our innovative products for railway safety and diagnostics, developed through the Group’s extensive experience and ongoing research.”

The Saudi International Rail 2025

Saudi International Rail, “the railway event for innovation, technology, and strategy,” was held on 19–20 October at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center, in Saudi Arabia.

Held under the patronage of H.E. Eng. Saleh Al-Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistic Services and Chairman of the Board of the Saudi Railways, the event is recognized as the largest railway gathering in the region. It brings together operators, technology providers, government entities, and industry leaders to share visionary railway projects that contribute to realizing Saudi Vision 2030.

The two-day exhibition hosted over 250 exhibitors from around the world—including the leading international players in the sector - organized in thematic areas and international pavilions - to showcase innovations in digital railways, high-speed systems, freight–port integration, and green infrastructure.

The conference sessions, featuring more than 200 speakers including senior executives and policymakers, explored current transformations and future directions related to digital railways, high-speed trains, freight corridors, logistics integration, and green mobility.
High-profile participation came not only from Saudi Arabia but also from across the Middle East, including the UAE, Jordan, Bahrain, Egypt, Kuwait, and Syria.

Parallel events such as Mobility Live Saudi and Highways KSA provided a broader view of the mobility ecosystem, enhancing high-quality networking opportunities through scheduled meetings, buyer programs, and receptions with international delegations.

It was a valuable opportunity to access Saudi Arabia’s growing railway ecosystem, build strategic partnerships, and position oneself within the Kingdom’s expanding railway and logistics infrastructure projects.
“GCF,” concludes D’Ottavio, “is ready to make available its specialized expertise and international experience to contribute to the success of this transformative program, destined to reshape the movement of goods and people throughout the region.”

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