The Riyadh Metro has been recognized as the world’s longest fully driverless train network, breaking a Guinness World Record, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Friday.
“The achievement reflects the Kingdom’s rapid progress in developing modern and sustainable transportation systems,” the report said.
The Riyadh Metro was officially inaugurated in December 2024. Its network comprises six lines, 85 stations and a total of 176 kilometers (109 miles) and is expected to reduce the city’s traffic. It operates fully driverless on all lines managed through advanced central control rooms equipped to monitor operations.
“This achievement highlights the efforts of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City in adopting smart and sustainable urban transport concepts, and its commitment to innovation and development in establishing modern infrastructure that enhances the quality of life in the capital and supports the goals of Saudi Vision 2030,” the report said.
Vision 2030 aims to strengthen the non-oil economy sectors.
source/content: english.alarabiya.net (headline edited)
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A view from inside of the green line of Riyadh Metro, as it approaches the King Abdullah Financial District Metro Station in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (File photo: Reuters)
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