Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has revealed plans to build a 100 billion shekel ($27 billion) rail expansion in the country. The project aims to connect outlying areas to metropolitan Tel Aviv and reduce travel time to the country’s business and government centers. Netanyahu also mentioned the potential future connection of Israel to Saudi Arabia and the Arabian Peninsula via rail, highlighting the possibility of transporting cargo and strengthening regional trade. The development follows recent discussions between top U.S. officials and Saudi Arabia to explore the potential for formal relations between the two countries. The rail expansion is part of the infrastructure initiatives under the One Israel Project, aimed at improving connectivity and boosting economic growth.