Alstom Celebrates the Launch of Riyadh Metro, Advancing Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030

Alstom Celebrates the Launch of Riyadh Metro, Advancing Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has celebrated the launch of the Riyadh Metro, a major project supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. Spanning 176 kilometers with six lines, 85 stations, and seven depots, the metro aims to transform urban mobility by reducing traffic congestion, improving air quality, and cutting greenhouse gas emissions. Serving up to 3.6 million daily passengers, it will reduce reliance on private vehicles and save approximately 1 million gallons of fuel annually. Alstom contributed advanced trains, signaling systems, and energy-efficient technology, while also committing to long-term maintenance. The project highlights Saudi Arabia’s commitment to sustainability and economic diversification, with Alstom playing a key role in shaping the Kingdom’s transportation future.

(PRESS RELEASE) SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, 30-Nov-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Alstom, a global leader in sustainable mobility solutions, marks a major milestone with the opening of the Riyadh Metro, a transformative project aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. Spearheaded by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC), this 176-kilometer network of six lines, 85 stations, and seven depots sets a global benchmark in urban transportation. The system is poised to revolutionize public transit in the Kingdom, supporting economic diversification, environmental goals, and enhanced quality of life for residents.

Projected to accommodate up to 3.6 million passengers daily, the Riyadh Metro is designed to significantly reduce private vehicle reliance, saving approximately 1 million gallons of fuel annually and cutting greenhouse gas emissions by millions of tons, including CO₂, NOₓ, and particulate matter.

Alstom’s Role in a Transformational Project

As a key partner, Alstom delivered 47 Innovia metro trains for the Orange line and 69 Metropolis trains for the Yellow, Green, and Purple lines, all tailored for Riyadh’s specific needs. These trains, combined with Alstom’s advanced Urbalis CBTC signaling system and HESOP regenerative braking technology, ensure safe, efficient, and energy-optimized operations. The project represents Alstom’s 100th metro line launch and stands as the largest single-phase turnkey metro project in the rail industry.

Phased Operations Schedule:

• Yellow (Line 4) and Purple (Line 6) commence operations December 1.
• Green (Line 5) launches December 15.
• Orange (Line 3) begins January 5.

Alstom will also provide long-term maintenance services for trains, tracks, and key systems, ensuring reliability and operational excellence.

A Symbol of Sustainability and Progress

Andrew DeLeone, Alstom’s President for Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia, highlighted the metro’s significance:
“The Riyadh Metro exemplifies the Kingdom’s forward-thinking approach to urban development. Together with RCRC, we are driving the energy transition, empowering communities, and fostering sustainable economic growth.”

Mohamed Khalil, Managing Director of Alstom’s Middle East Headquarters, added:
“This metro is not just about mobility; it symbolizes Saudi Arabia’s commitment to innovation and sustainability. Alstom is proud to contribute to this vision by delivering a world-class transit system that reshapes urban mobility.”

Supporting Saudi Arabia’s Growth

Alstom has been a longstanding partner in Saudi Arabia, beginning with its first gas turbine installation in 1951. The company continues to strengthen its presence with its new Middle East headquarters in Riyadh, designed to enhance support for the Kingdom’s ambitious objectives.

The Riyadh Metro, a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, underscores the Kingdom’s commitment to a sustainable, interconnected future. Alstom’s comprehensive involvement highlights its expertise in delivering cutting-edge transportation solutions that align with global sustainability goals.

About Alstom

Alstom commits to contribute to a low carbon future by developing and promoting innovative and sustainable transportation solutions that people enjoy riding. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, Alstom offers its diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. With its presence in 64 countries and a talent base of over 84,700 people from 184 nationalities, the company focuses its design, innovation, and project management skills to where mobility solutions are needed most. Listed in France, Alstom generated revenues of €17.6 billion for the fiscal year ending on 31 March 2024.

For more information, please visit www.alstom.com.

Media Contacts:

HQ
Coralie COLLET
Tel.: +33 (0)7 63 63 09 62
coralie.collet@alstomgroup.com

Africa, Middle East & Central Asia
Souade BEKHTI
Tel.: +971 56 995 45 76
souade.bekhti@alstomgroup.com

KSA, GCC and Türkiye
Buket AKÇORA KOÇ
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buket.akcora@alstomgroup.com

SOURCE: Alstom