Riyadh inaugurates its innovative metro network, designed by Alstom
This page is translated from the original post "Riyad inaugure son réseau de métro novateur, signé Alstom" in French.
- 03/12/2024 12:47
Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, unveils the world’s largest autonomous transportation network, a new achievement for Alstom
Saudi Arabia is not lacking in ambition or projects. If you weren’t aware, Vision 2030 is Saudi Arabia’s plan to make the country a global power. To achieve this, it aims to diversify its economy and no longer be “just” a oil seller. The Riyad Metro, inaugurated on December 1st, is a first step in this direction.
A revolutionary metro in Riyadh
With a network spanning 176 km, completely driverless, Riyadh has simply equipped itself with the longest autonomous transportation system in the world. Moreover, it is fully electric. The capital aims to reduce road traffic density by 30%. This is a realistic possibility considering the network can transport 3.6 million passengers a day. The estimated traffic reduction could cut CO2 emissions by 12.5 million tons annually.
The trains are equipped with first-class and standard-class carriages, designed for families or individuals. First-class tickets cost about 2.5 times more than standard tickets. This metro will serve 85 different stations, and for this, Riyadh has acquired 116 metros, all manufactured by Alstom.
In detail, Alstom supplies 69 Alstom Metropolis trains as well as 47 Innovia Metro trains, also manufactured by Alstom. The Alstom trains are destined for the yellow, violet, and green lines, while the Innovia trains will operate on the orange line. This inauguration marks the commercial operation of Alstom’s 100th line, which began construction of this metro in 2014. This milestone testifies to the group’s expertise and its international reputation.
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