Riyadh Metro Fully Operational as Final Orange Line Opens

TDT | Manama
Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has announced the completion of the phased rollout of the Riyadh Metro, with the Orange Line (Line 3) commencing operations on Sunday, January 5. This marks a major milestone, as all six lines of the Riyadh Metro are now fully operational, enhancing connectivity across the Saudi capital.

The Orange Line, covering Madinah Road, connects Riyadh’s east and west, spanning 41 kilometers from Jeddah Road in the west to the second eastern ring road near Khashm Al-Aan. The line features five key stations: Jeddah Road, Tuwaiq, Douh, Harun Al-Rashid Road, and Al-Naseem, the latter serving as a transfer point to the Purple Line.

In addition to the Orange Line, three new stations have been opened on the Blue Line (Line 1): Al-Morooj Station, Bank Al-Bilad Station, and King Fahd Library Station, further expanding the network’s reach.

The phased operation began on December 1 with the launch of the Blue Line, Yellow Line (Line 4), and Purple Line (Line 6). On December 15, the Red Line (Line 2) and Green Line (Line 5) became operational.

The Riyadh Metro network spans 176 kilometers and includes 85 stations, making it the largest metro in the Middle East and the world’s longest driverless train system. It aims to enhance transportation for residents and visitors, operating daily from 6:00 am to 12:00 midnight.