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February 9, 2026 | Metros

Riyadh: A new benchmark for automated metros

Kevin Smith was invited behind the scenes of the Riyadh metro network by RATP Dev, the lead partner in the Capital Metro Company (Camco) joint venture, which is responsible for operations and maintenance of lines 1 and 2 of the world’s longest automated metro.

February 2, 2026 | Middle East

Bidders line up for Riyadh metro Line 7

The new 65km line will connect King Khalid International Airport with Qiddiya.

December 4, 2025 | Passenger

Learning from Riyadh

Changes to the public transport landscape in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic prompted a rethink of RATP Dev’s business development strategy, as CEO, Hiba Farès, revealed to Kevin Smith in Riyadh.

May 28, 2025 | Financial

Riyadh Metro tender deadline approaches

Bids to design and construct the city’s seventh metro line are due in mid-June.

January 6, 2025 | Metros

Riyadh Orange Line opens

Opening marks completion of six-line first phase of the city’s metro system.

December 16, 2024 | Middle East

Riyadh metro opens more lines

Two lines, totalling 38.4km, follow the inauguration of the first three lines at the end of November.

November 28, 2024 | Metros

Saudi King officially inaugurates Riyadh metro as full opening dates confirmed

The Blue, Yellow and Purple lines will officially open to the public on December 1.

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