Riyadh Metro launches today, December 1
ALBAWABA – The Royal Commission for Riyadh City announced the official launch of the Riyadh Metro today, December 1. The full service will be completed on January 5. Riyadh Metro launch
According to the Royal Commission for Riyadh, the operation of three main lines will be launched today. These routes include the blue track (Al-Olaya Street - Al-Bathaa Axis), the yellow track (King Khalid International Airport Road Axis), and the purple track (Abdulrahman bin Auf Road axis - Sheikh Hassan bin Hussein Road).Additionally, the Royal Commission announced that two more tracks will be launched on Sunday, December 14. These include the red line (King Abdullah Road) and the green line (King Abdulaziz Road). The final orange line (Madinah Road Axis) is set to launch on January 5, according to the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
It is worth noting that the Riyadh Metro network consists of six lines, covering a total length of 176 kilometers and featuring 85 stations, including four main stations.
Notably, the 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. (Royal Commission for Riyadh)
Individuals can plan their trips using the 'Darb' application, which provides a convenient and efficient way to navigate and utilize the Riyadh Public Transport (RPT) network.Notably, the 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).
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. Also Read Saudi Arabia to launch Riyadh Metro in a few weeks
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