ALBAWABA – Saudi Arabia announced the launch of the new Riyadh Metro within the next few weeks. Saleh Al-Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistic Services of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, stated that the official opening of the metro station will occur soon.
Riyadh Metro transfers the Kingdom into a global logistics center
Saleh Al-Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistic Services of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia said the opening of the Riyadh Metro marks a significant step toward the Saudi Vision 2030. The Riyadh Metro is a major project that has established an advanced infrastructure to serve the city’s residents and citizens.
The newest Riyadh Metro is 176 km long and will include 85 stations. The metro is connected to a bus network that has 24 routes with a length of 1,083 km, including 776 stations. (Shutterstock)
It is worth noting that the newest Riyadh Metro is 176 km long and will include 85 stations. The metro is connected to a bus network that has 24 routes with a length of 1,083 km, including 776 stations. The estimated total cost of this project is approximately $22.5 billion (SAR 84.4 billion).
Al-Jasser also mentioned that the metro is currently undergoing daily testing and described the project as: “exceptional and historic,” according to his recent interview with Al Arabiya.
As reported previously by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC), the metro will carry 1.7 million passengers per day during the initial opening phase. The number is expected to grow to 3.6 million at full capacity over time.
