Riyadh Metro Red Line extension project – Line 2, Saudi Arabia
Riyadh Metro Red Line
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Name of the Project
Riyadh Metro Red Line extension project – Line 2.
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Project Owner/s
Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC).
Project Description
The new section forms part of the six-line Riyadh Metro network. The project involves the design and construction of an extension to the Red Line of the Riyadh Metro, part of the city’s fully automated driverless urban rail network. The extension covers an estimated 8.4 km of new metro alignment, of which about 1.3 km will be on elevated viaduct and 7.1 km in bored tunnel.
The scope includes the design and construction of five new metro stations, three of which will be underground, and the installation of all signalling and systems infrastructure required to integrate the new section with the existing metro network.
Tunnel excavation will be conducted using tunnel boring machines. Upon completion, the extension will enhance connectivity across Riyadh, adding new stations serving King Saud University and linking the existing Red Line with the Diriyah Gate development.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
$2.75-billion.
Planned Start/End Date
Not disclosed.
Latest Developments
The RCRC awarded the contract for the extension to a consortium led by Webuild in January 2026.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Webuild (lead contractor), including Larsen & Toubro; NESMA; and Alstom.
Contact Details for Project Information
RCRC, email info@rcrc.gov.sa.
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