The Riyadh Metro is seemingly all set to launch this Wednesday
All aboard…
After years of patiently waiting, you’ll be happy to hear that we’re gearing up for the partial official launch of the Riyadh Metro in 2024, according to reports by Saudi Gazette and Al Eqtisadiah.
Expected to start running by Wednesday November 27, The first phase will include operations on three lines, with the remaining three lines scheduled to open in mid-December.
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Widely known as the world’s longest driverless metro system, the Riyadh Metro aims to provide alternative transportation to reduce reliance on vehicles, thereby reducing traffic and supporting Riyadh’s transformation into a business hub as part of the Kingdom’s economic diversification plans.
The metro will operate fully along three major lines: Al-Orouba to Batha, King Khalid International Airport Road, and the intersection of Abdulrahman Bin Auf Street with Sheikh Hassan Bin Hussein Street. Meanwhile, the lines along King Abdullah Road, Al-Madina, and King Abdulaziz Road will launch in mid-December.
All six lines will be powered entirely by renewable energy sources. Pass prices and discounted packages for metro riders are expected to be released very soon too.
There will be 84 Riyadh Metro stations in total serving six lines, with four major stations that’ll allow passengers to move between the metro lines and to and from the bus network. These include the Qasr Al Hokm Metro Station, King Abdullah Financial District Station, located on the eastern side of KAFD, Western Station, found in the Al Sweedi district, and the fourth and final main station, the STC Station.
The metro’s launch comes 12 years after the project was first announced, so we definitely can’t wait to see everything it has to offer.
Riyadh Metro in 2024, Wed Nov 27. rcrc.gov.sa