Riyadh Metro
Part of the King Abdulaziz Project for Riyadh Public Transport, it is the longest driverless metro in the world and was opened in December 2024.[6] BACS: Bechtel / Almabani / CCC / Siemens ANM: (Arriyadh New Mobility): Webuild (at the time of signature, Impregilo, then Salini-Impregilo) / Bombardier / Ansaldo / Larsen & Toubro / Nesma & Partners / WorleyParsons / IDOM FAST: FCC / Atkins / Alstom / Samsung C&T / Strukton / TYPSA (Tecnica Y Proyectos) The new project is expected to be the centerpiece of the city's public transport system, integrated with an 85-kilometre (53 mi) three-line bus rapid transit (BRT) network.[8] In February 2018, Riyadh governor, Prince Faisal bin Bandar, stated that 68% of the project has been finished and that the metro will start demo runs in late September 2018.[9] In March 2018, the Saudi economy minister Mohammad Al Tuwaijri commented at the Saudi-UK CIO Forum in London that a soft opening is planned for 2019 (June–August) and the full availability of the system is expected in 2021.[16] In 2017, prince Turki bin Abdullah Al Saud was arrested as part of the 2017 Saudi Arabian purge.[17] The Riyadh Metro consists of six lines, each assigned a unique color and number, and spans 176 kilometres (109 mi).[20] A proposed expansion to Line 2 is to cover the western side of King Saud University, possibly the Diplomatic Quarter and end it at Diriyah where some stations already began construction.The station's external envelope is designed to replicate Saudi Arabia's mountainous region, with a unique double skin facade, internal blue panels replicating the sky and external concrete panels through which the blue can be seen, to represent the mountains.The gardens are characterized by palm trees erected on top of the station, designated picnic areas, and WiFi coverage.Stairs, lifts, and escalators connect all the levels allowing access to everyone including people with special needs.
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