Sunday, January 5, 2025
Riyadh Metro opens Orange Line; with this, all 6 lines are now operational
Sunday, January 5, will mark the beginning of operation of the Riyadh Metro's Orange Line, marking the end of the phased implementation of Riyadh Metro, according to the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC). After this, the Riyadh Metro will have all six lines operating. Trending: Absher to charge new fee on 7 types of services from Employers
The Line 3 (Orange Line), which passes along Madinah Road, would link Riyadh's east and west. It stretches for 41 km, beginning at Jeddah Road in the west and ending at the second eastern ring road next to the Khashm Al-Aan area in the east.
With this, the six lines that make up the Riyadh Metro network have finally gone live, as planned during the project's inauguration by King Salman, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, on November 27, 2024.
The RCRC announced in a statement that the Orange Line will begin welcoming passengers at five stations at 6:00 am on Sunday: Jeddah Road, Tuwaiq, Douh, Harun Al-Rashid Road, and Al-Naseem, which is also a transfer station between the Orange Line and the Purple Line.
The commission also made an announcement regarding the opening of three new stations on the Blue Line, Al-Morooj, Bank Al-Bilad, and King Fahd Library, that link Olaya Street to Batha. Most Viewed: 45% increase in salary of Saudis in private sector
On December 1, three lines, the first being the blue line, the second the yellow line, and the third the purple line, began operating in the initial phase. Line 2 (the Red Line) and Line 5 (the Green Line) both began operational on December 15th as part of the second phase.
With all six lines of the Riyadh Metro network running, the city's transportation options will be better for residents as well as visitors. From 6 am until midnight, Riyadh Metro will be available to users.
The Riyadh Metro is the longest driverless train in the world and the largest metro in the Middle East. Its vast network of six main lines connects 85 stations, including four main stations, and stretches for 176 kilometers. Read: Two arrested for tampering with safety equipment of Riyadh Metro
Travelers have a few options for buying their tickets: the Darb app, in-person at train stations at ticket offices or self-service kiosks, or online using a variety of payment methods, including bank and credit cards, smartphones, and tablets.
Visit the Riyadh Public Transport website (www.rpt.sa) or the official profiles on social media networks for more information, or call the unified call center for public transport at 19933. Follow Saudi Expatriates News on Google News
Riyadh Metro opens Orange Line; with this, all 6 lines are now operational—Saudi-Expatriates.com
