Riyadh Metro Western Station construction has reached a major milestone after the Royal Commission for Riyadh City opened the final station on the Orange Line. The development completes the 22-station corridor built for Riyadh’s expanding driverless metro network.
The station strengthens Saudi Arabia’s wider urban mobility strategy while supporting Vision 2030 goals for sustainable transport and reduced traffic congestion.
Located along Al Madinah Al Munawarah Road in western Riyadh, the station now operates as a large intermodal hub linking metro services, buses, parking facilities, retail areas, and public spaces. Moreover, the opening finalizes construction works on the Orange Line, which stretches roughly 41km across the Saudi capital.
The wider Riyadh Metro network covers 176km and ranks among the world’s largest automated public transport systems. The project cost stands at nearly $23 billion and includes six fully automated metro lines designed to transform mobility across the fast-growing city.
Riyadh Metro Western Station construction strengthens urban mobility
The newly completed station covers approximately 112,000 square meters. In addition, the facility combines an elevated metro platform, a bus terminal, underground parking for more than 600 vehicles, commercial outlets, a mosque, and a large public plaza.
Project designers also focused heavily on sustainability. The station follows LEED Gold certification standards and uses high-efficiency systems that reduce energy and water consumption. Furthermore, renewable energy contributed to lower environmental impact during construction activities. More
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Project Fact Sheet
Project: Riyadh Metro Western Station
Overall Riyadh Metro project value: Approximately $23 billion
Location: Western Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Metro line: Orange Line (Line 3)
Total metro network length: 176km
Orange Line length: Approximately 41km
Number of stations on Orange Line: 22
Station size: Approximately 112,000 square meters
Parking capacity: More than 600 underground parking spaces
Main facilities:
- Elevated metro station
- Bus terminal
- Retail outlets
- Mosque
- Public square
- Underground parking
Sustainability certification: LEED Gold
Key design feature:
- Two arches spanning up to 115m
- Desert dune-inspired architecture
Transport system type: Fully automated driverless metro
Client: Royal Commission for Riyadh City
Strategic objective:
- Reduce congestion
- Improve urban mobility
- Support Vision 2030 sustainability goals
Project Team
Project owner: Royal Commission for Riyadh City
Main contractor: Webuild
Delivery consortium: ArRiyadh New Mobility Consortium
Architectural and engineering contributors:
Metro systems scope:
- Driverless rail infrastructure
- Intermodal transport integration
- Sustainable station development
Future expansion partners on Red Line extension:
Saudi government oversight: Saudi Vision 2030 transport and urban development programme
