See what Riyadh Metro’s 1st day looks like

Gidlocked Riyadh finally launches 85-station metro system
Riyadh Metro inaugurated three of its six lines on Sunday, a milestone for the city’s infrastructure which provides residents and visitors with a long-anticipated public transit option in an otherwise car-dependent city suffering worsening gridlock.
Asharq Al-Awsat Tours Riyadh Metro on First Day of its Launch
Big achievements take time,” remarked university student Ahmed Al-Omari quoting a Saudi proverb as the Riyadh Metro officially began operations, opening three lines to passengers on Sunday morning. This long-anticipated mega-project is a significant milestone in advancing infrastructure to meet the needs of Riyadh’s rapidly growing population.
Watch: See what Riyadh Metro’s first day looks like
Next stop: traffic-free travel… Yesterday was a momentous day in Saudi history. First announced in 2012, the Riyadh Metro has been a project that everyone (and we mean everyone) has been waiting for.
Saudi Arabia launches the first phase of the Riyadh Metro project
Saudi Arabia opens the first operational phase of the Riyadh Metro, with three lines available to the public from December 1. The major project is intended to help shift the car-centric kingdom to public transport.
Saudi Arabia Launches Riyadh Metro With Six Lines and Affordable Fares
Riyadh Metro opens with six lines, 176km network, and fares from SR4 to SR350. Tickets available via Darb app with seamless travel options.
First Phase Of Riyadh Metro Opens In Saudi Arabia To Boost Public Transport
The first phase of Riyadh Metro was launched, which marks a significant step to reshape the Saudi capital's public transport landscape. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud inaugurated the project, which is expected to become Riyadh's public transport network backbone, Xinhua news agency reported.
Bechtel Celebrates Opening of Riyadh Metro Project
Bechtel today welcomed the official inauguration of the Riyadh Metro network. As Saudi Arabia's first underground railway project, the Riyadh Metro is expected to initially serve 1.2 million daily passengers,
World's longest driverless metro with 109-mile-connectivity opens in Riyadh
The King Abdullah Financial District Metro Station, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, features an undulating lattice facade.
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Saudi Arabia opens world's longest driverless transit system
Since Saudi Arabia is aiming to transform its country into a futuristic tourist paradise with projects like the Line and ...
Riyadh Metro Successfully Delivered by Parsons-Led Joint Venture
Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN), announced today that the official inauguration took place on 27 November 2024 for the $27 billion Riyadh Metro. Parsons is one of three consultants working as part of ...
Riyadh Metro Partially Opens in Bid to Ease City’s Traffic Jams
Saudi Arabia opened parts of Riyadh’s long-awaited metro system as the kingdom pushes ahead with plans to modernize the ...
$22 Billion Saudi Metro Megaproject Opens
According to reports, the system cost $22.5 billion.
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Riyadh Metro now open: Ticket prices, routes, key dates revealed
The Metro offers standard and First Class tickets, with prices ranging between SR4 ($1.1) and SR350 ($93.2) depending on the ...
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The Riyadh Metro is coming this Sunday: here’s your ultimate guide
All aboard… First announced in 2014, the long-awaited Riyadh Metro is gearing up to welcome its first guests tomorrow ...
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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Inaugurates Riyadh Metro
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud today inaugurated the Riyadh Metro, the backbone of the ...