The Riyadh Metro, the backbone of the capital’s public transport network, will begin operation on Sunday. The Riyadh Metro project is the largest in the Middle East and boasts the world’s longest driverless metro line in the world.

Saudi Arabia has taken a major step toward transforming urban mobility with the launch of the Riyadh Metro. This driverless transport system is expected to significantly reduce traffic congestion and boost the value of commercial and residential real estate in Riyadh.

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.

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman officially inaugurated the Riyadh Metro on Wednesday, ending a 12-year megaproject.

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

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,

The Riyadh Metro, Saudi Arabia's first underground railway system, is projected to initially accommodate 1.2 million passengers per day, with an eventual planned capacity of up to

Saudi Arabia has begun operations of the Riyadh Metro, which is expected to help reduce traffic and boost the value of commercial and residential real estate in the city. The first phase of the driverless transport system,