The Riyadh Metro, currently under construction in the capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, is set to partially open on November 27, according to local media.
The metro has been constructed as a part of the urban planning efforts. Due to economic development, Riyadh has been undergoing rapid population growth, making traffic congestion relief a priority.
Spanning six lines with a total length of 176 kilometers, the Riyadh Metro will connect densely populated areas, public facilities, medical institutions, the airport, and the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) among others. Initially, it is expected to accommodate 1.2 million people per day, with a final goal of increasing to 3.6 million.
The system supports park and ride and introduces state-of-the-art facilities, including security cameras, alert systems, safety systems, solar power generation systems, and the use of renewable energy, highlighting environmental considerations. Companies such as Siemens, Bombardier, and Alstom are supplying the vehicles, which will operate automatically, making it the world’s longest unmanned subway line.
The metro will feature distinctive stations, with the KAFD station being designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, founded by the Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid. The design had previously made headlines for the now-canceled new national stadium project.
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