December 15, 2024
Riyadh Metro will add two new lines on Sunday, bringing the network closer to full operational capacity.
The Red Line (King Abdullah Road) and Green Line (King Abdulaziz Road) will open on December 15, running from 6:00 AM to midnight, said the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) in a statement.
The additions mark the completion of five out of the metro’s six planned lines.
The Red Line stretches 25.1 km from east to west along King Abdullah Road, linking King Fahd Sport City to King Saud University. It includes 15 stations, such as the Riyadh Exhibition Centre, and intersects with the Blue, Green, and Purple lines at key points.
The Green Line covers 13.3 km along King Abdulaziz Road, with 12 stations serving major government entities, commercial zones, and residential areas. Two stations – Ministry of Finance and National Museum – will open later.
The Orange Line, the final segment, will open on January 5, 2025, completing the 176-km network, which features 84 stations across six routes.
Major Vision 2030 milestone
The Riyadh Metro project, a $22.5bn infrastructure initiative under Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, aims to modernise the capital’s transport network and reduce car dependency. More
