Saudi Railways (SRO) signed an agreement with CAF in 2008 for the supply of eight train units. Each unit consists of a diesel electric locomotive which tows five cars and can provide service in extreme weather conditions of up to 55ºC. The train includes cafeteria services, areas for handicapped passengers, and boasts high reliability, good conservation and minimum operating life cost features. The deliveries were made between 2012 and 2013.