Riyadh: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud today inaugurated the Riyadh Metro, the backbone of the capital’s public transport network. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques viewed an introductory video about the Riyadh Metro – one of the Kingdom’s major projects during his prosperous reign – distinguished by its standout design and technological features, with a network that spans 176 kilometers across 6 lines and 85 stations, including 4 iconic ones.
According to Saudi Press Agency, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC), expressed his sincere gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques for his generous support and patronage of the Riyadh Public Transport Project – which includes the metro and bus systems – from its concept to execution, and for his invaluable steering during the implementation of the project according to the highest global standards
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His Royal Highness stated that the Riyadh Public Transport Project, encompassing both metro and bus networks, is the result of concerted efforts led by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, showcasing his visionary leadership while serving as the Chairman of the High Commission for the Development of Arriyadh, the predecessor of RCRC.
The Riyadh Public Transport Project was initiated following studies conducted by the High Commission for the Development of Arriyadh (now RCRC) on the capital city’s current and future public transport needs. These studies outlined the best solutions for a sustainable public transit system that reflects the city’s unique urban, population, and traffic characteristics. The comprehensive Public Transport Plan for Riyadh City emerged from these studies, incorporating a metro system and a parallel bus network to address Riyadh’s current and projected mobility needs. A subsequent resolution by the Council of Ministers approved the execution of the R
iyadh Public Transport Project – Metro and Buses. RCRC then initiated a bidding process, attracting several global consortia, culminating in a Royal Decree awarding the Riyadh Metro contracts to three consortia, involving over 19 major global companies from 13 countries.
With the support of HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the RCRC, the project was successfully implemented by RCRC. Recognized as one of the world’s largest public transport projects completed in a single phase, the Riyadh Public Transport project is noted for its meticulous planning, exceptional design, and technology. It is tailored to meet Riyadh’s social, environmental, and urban requirements and is expected to significantly enhance the capital city’s urban mobility, improving the quality of life for its residents and visitors, in line with the objectives of Vision 2030.
