The Royal Commission for Riyadh City has put into commercial operation Riyadh Red and Green lines on December 15, 2024, marking the opening of five out of six city’s metro lines.
The fully automated Red Line (King Abdullah Road route) spans 25.1 km, running east to west along King Abdullah Road. It connects major destinations such as King Fahd Sports City, King Saud University, and the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre. The line includes 15 stations and interchanges with the Blue Line at STC station, the Green Line at the Ministry of Education station, and the Purple Line at Al Hamra station. Together, the Blue and Red lines now cover 63 km and 40 stations, enhancing connectivity and passenger convenience across Riyadh.
The Green Line (King Abdulaziz Road route) extends 13.3 km from King Abdullah Road near the Ministry of Education to the National Museum, serving key government entities like the Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Finance, and Ministry of Commerce, as well as various commercial, service, and residential areas. The line has 12 stations, with all but two—Ministry of Finance and National Museum—ready for operation at launch. The Green Line is providing connection with the Red Line at the Ministry of Education station and the Blue Line at the National Museum station.
The opening of Riyadh Red and Green lines follows the official inauguration held on November 27, 2024 and the start of passenger services on Blue, Yellow and Purple lines, on December 1, 2024.
The Riyadh Metro network will be fully operational on January 5, 2025, when the Orange Line (Medina Road route) is scheduled to enter operation. The Orange Line will be 40.7 km long comprised by a mix of underground, viaduct and at-grade sections. The line will have 22 stations connecting.
With the scheduled opening of Orange Line, the city of Riyadh will have a fully automated metro network formed by six lines totalling 176 km served by 85 stations.
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