Monday, December 16, 2024
The Red and Green Lines of Riyadh Metro are now operational
Sunday saw the official opening of two additional Riyadh Metro lines, Line 2 (the Red Line) and Line 5 (the Green Line), according to the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC). At this point, the Riyadh Metro has five of its six lines running. Trending: Cold wave in Saudi Arabia
The two lines' stations opened to passengers at 6:00 am and will remain open until 12:00 midnight.
According to a statement from the RCRC, the Red Line stretches 25.1 km from Riyadh's east to west along King Abdullah Road. It connects King Fahd Sports City and King Saud University, goes through 15 stations through the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center, and intersects with the Blue Line at STC Station, the Green Line at the Ministry of Education Station, and the Purple Line at Al-Hamra Station.
According to the authority, the 13.3 km Green Line (beginning at King Abdullah Road and ending at the National Museum) serves various government agencies and ministries, including the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Finance, and the Ministry of Commerce, as well as numerous residential, commercial, and service buildings via its twelve stations.
Sunday saw service at every station along the route save for the National Museum and Ministry of Finance stations, which will both have later operating times. The National Museum station is where the Green Line meets the Blue Line, whereas the Ministry of Education station is where it meets the Red Line. Most Viewed: Riyadh Metro ticket prices and train timings
On December 1st, three lines, the blue line, the yellow line, and the purple line, began operations in the initial phase. Three lines link different areas of the city, the blue line goes from Olaya Street to Batha, the yellow line follows the road leading to King Khalid International Airport, and the purple line links Abdul Rahman bin Awf Road to Al-Shaikh Hassan bin Hussain Road.
Line 3 (Orange Line) will cover Madinah Road on January 5, 2025, marking the full activation of all six lines and the end of this phased rollout.
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman inaugurated the Riyadh Metro on November 27, 2024. It is the longest driverless train in the world and the largest in the Middle East.
The Red and Green Lines' operating companies, FLOW Consortium and Capital Metro Company (CAMCO), have been granted the Riyadh Metro operating license by the Transport General Authority. Their mission is to offer advanced transportation solutions that enhance the lives of Saudi capital city residents and make traveling easier and more efficient. Read: Expats make up 50% population of Riyadh
With a total length of 176 kilometers and 85 stations linked by these lines, including 4 main stations, the Riyadh Metro project is a massive undertaking.
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) offers a smartphone app called Darb where riders can purchase tickets and plan their routes. Alternatively, riders can purchase tickets at metro stations' ticket windows or vending machines.
For more information regarding the train service, you can call the public transit unified call center at 19933, check the Riyadh Metro website, or follow them on social media. Join Saudi Expatriates on Facebook messenger
The Red and Green Lines of Riyadh Metro are now operational
