The BACS consortium has announced the opening of Riyadh Metro’s first phase comprising the 64km Blue Line and Red Line. The Blue Line begins service on 1 December, followed by the Red Line on 15 December. The BACS consortium includes Bechtel, Almabani General Contractors, Consolidated Contractors Company, and Siemens Mobility.

King Salman inaugurated Riyadh's new metro network, a cornerstone of Saudi Vision 2030 that will begin serving passengers next month.

All aboard… First announced in 2014, the long-awaited Riyadh Metro is gearing up to welcome its first guests tomorrow (Wednesday November 27) with three lines. The huge public transport system is a part of Saudi Arabia’s wider Vision 2030,

The first phase of Riyadh Metro was launched on Wednesday, 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,

King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud officially inaugurated the Riyadh Metro as the future backbone of the capital's public transport network on November 27. A phased opening to passengers is planned between December 1 and January 5.

The metro, which will eventually span 176 kilometers, is set to become the world’s longest driverless metro system. This new public transportation network is expected to help ease traffic congestion and reduce the city’s reliance on cars.

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,

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has inaugurated the Riyadh Metro, the backbone of the capital’s public transport network. King Salman viewed on Wednesday 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,

Saudi Arabia announced Wednesday it is ready to open the first part of the Riyadh Metro, a major project intended to help shift the car-centric kingdom to public transport.

The project is considered the backbone of the public transport network in Riyadh and an element of the transportation system in the city