His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has inaugurated the Riyadh Metro – a brand new mass transiet system that will carry up to 3.6 million passengers daily at full capacity and spans 176 kilometers across 6 lines and 85 stations. The first three lines (Blue, Yellow and Purple) will open to the public on December 1, 2024.
The launch of the network is a critical milestone for Saudi Vision 2030, strengthening the city’s infrastructure and readiness for hosting world-class events
Riyadh Metro is a key component of Riyadh Public Transport (RPT), a well-integrated and efficient public transport network designed to serve both residents and tourists alike, and which includes metro lines, buses, feeders, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), Bus on Demand, as well as Park & Ride facilities.
Subsequent launches of the Red and Green lines are scheduled for December 15, while the Orange line is set to launch on January 5, 2025. Four iconic main stations will be: King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), STC, Qasr Al Hokm, and Western Station.
HE Ibrahim bin Mohammed Al Sultan, Minister of State, Member of the Council of Ministers, and CEO of RCRC, commented: “Today, Riyadh City is reaping the benefits of this project that will reshape the capital’s image and redefine mobility for its residents and visitors. The network is in line with Riyadh’s economic, social, environmental, and urban development objectives, and represents a historic milestone in the capital’s transportation sector. Riyadh Metro is going to ease the daily lives and commute of citizens, residents and visitors, offering them a world-class urban travel experience.”
The project comprises 183 trains with a total of 448 cars that were manufactured by three leading global train manufacturers – Siemens (Germany), Bombardier (Canada), and Alstom (France) – and features a modern and unified design by Avant Premiere (France).
Riyadh Metro reflects Saudi Arabia’s commitment to sustainable urban development, driven by the need to reduce pollution, while addressing transportation demands. Aligning with global sustainability standards and smart sustainable solutions, the network integrates environmental practices, featuring stations constructed with 20% recycled materials and local resources, and engineered to lower energy and water usage. Riyadh Metro stations demonstrate a commitment to international sustainability standards in design and execution, having won gold LEED certifications for both the KAFD and Qasr Al Hokm stations.
Images: RCRC
