Siemens Mobility has opened a new office in Riyadh to deepen its role in Saudi Arabia’s smart, sustainable transport agenda under Vision 2030 and the Saudi Green Initiative. The expansion follows last year’s appointment of Frank Hagemeier as CEO for Saudi Arabia, underscoring long-term investment in local talent and jobs.
Hagemeier said the Riyadh office will bring Siemens Mobility closer to customers and partners, positioning the company to support major national projects and accelerate growth in the Kingdom, according to Siemens Mobility.
The company highlights a track record across the GCC, including deploying the first European Train Control System on the East – West Rail Line between Riyadh and Dammam, and work on the Haramain High-Speed Railway connecting Mecca and Medina, according to Siemens Mobility. It also contributed to the electrification and expansion of the Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro Line serving pilgrims, the company stated.
In Riyadh, Siemens Mobility delivered the Red and Blue Lines of the Riyadh Metro as part of the BACS consortium, supplying 67 Inspiro trains and a Communications-based Train Control system, according to Siemens Mobility. The metro has been operational since December 2024 and reached 100 million passengers by August 2025, according to Siemens Mobility, which continues to maintain system components and track under a service contract.
Siemens Mobility is also advancing localization through partnerships such as with the Saudi Railway Polytechnic, offering dual education programs in signaling, electrification, and communications. The initiative aims to build a skilled workforce for digital rail infrastructure nationwide.
