Royal Commission for Riyadh City to roll out Orange Line of Riyadh Metro

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has  announced that the Orange Line (Al Madinah Al Munawwarah Axis) will begin  operating , Sunday, 5 January 2025. The line stretches from east to west,  with its stations spanning from Jeddah Road to the Second Eastern Ring Road,  parallel to the Khashm Al Aan in the East, with a total length of 41 kilometers. The  launch of the Orange Line marks the completion of the phased rollout of all 6 lines  of the Riyadh Metro network, in line with the roll-out plan announced at the  project’s inauguration. 

Starting tomorrow (Sunday) at exactly 6:00 AM, Orange Line passengers can access  the following stations: Jeddah Road, Tuwaiq, Al Dawh, Harun Al Rashid Road, and An Naseem – an interchange station that links the Orange and Purple lines. 

Separately, RCRC has announced the start of operations of 3 new stations on the  Blue Line (Al Olaya – Al Batha Axis): Al Murooj, Bank Al Bilad, and King Fahad Library. 

The operationalization of all 6 lines of the Riyadh Metro network will improve  connectivity across the capital and ease travel for both residents and visitors, with  operating hours from 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM. 

Passengers may identify destinations and purchase tickets using the “Darb” mobile  application or ticket offices and self-service machines at the Riyadh Metro stations.  For further information, people may contact the unified public transport Call Center  at 19933 or visit the Riyadh Metro website (www.rpt.sa) or social media accounts.