Royal Commission for Riyadh City Launches Orange Line of Riyadh Metro

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has announced that the Orange Line (Al Madinah Al Munawwarah Axis) began operating on Sunday, January 5, 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 six lines of the Riyadh Metro network in accordance with the roll-out plan announced at the project’s inauguration.
 Starting today, 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 six lines of the Riyadh Metro network will improve connectivity across the capital and ease travel for both residents and visitors. The network's operating hours will be 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 (https://www.rpt.sa/ar/home) or social media accounts.