The Riyadh Metro is already making the city far more accessible, with three of its six lines now open — the Blue Line, the Yellow Line and the Purple Line. Together, they connect key districts, tourist attractions and vital transport hubs, making it easier than ever to navigate the Saudi capital.

Riyadh Metro inaugurated three of its six lines on Sunday, a milestone for the city’s infrastructure which provides residents and visitors with a long-anticipated public transit option in an otherwise car-dependent city suffering worsening gridlock.

Big achievements take time,” remarked university student Ahmed Al-Omari quoting a Saudi proverb as the Riyadh Metro officially began operations, opening three lines to passengers on Sunday morning. This long-anticipated mega-project is a significant milestone in advancing infrastructure to meet the needs of Riyadh’s rapidly growing population.

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City announced the official launch of the Riyadh Metro today, December 1. The full service will be completed

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