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Further Riyadh Metro lines are to open in late 2024 and 2025 | Further Riyadh Metro lines are to open in late 2024 and 2025; | ||
* 15 December 2024: Green (Line 5) Line. | * 15 December 2024: Green (Line 5) Line. | ||
* 5 January 2025: Orange (Line 3) Line. | * 5 January 2025: Orange (Line 3) Line. | ||
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Revision as of 19:18, 2 December 2024
Country Details
See Wikipedia
National Railway System
National Railway Operator
Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR).
The Haramain High Speed Railway (HHR) has its own site.
See Railways in Saudi Arabia description at sinfin.net.
Maps
- Online: web archive copy of Saudi Arabia and Jordan map from the Railways Through Europe site, dated June 2009
- Printed: World Rail Atlas - The Middle East and Caucasus by Neil Robinson
Timetable
- Printed: summary timetables are available in some editions of the European Rail Timetable.
- Information is available at the Man in Seat 61.
Journey Planner
Infrastructure
Gauge
- 1,435 mm (4 foot 8 +1⁄2 inch) Standard.
Electrification
- 25 kV a.c. 60 Hz - overhead catenary for the Haramain High Speed Railway (HHR).
Rule of the road
- Not Known.
Metro and light rail systems
Recent and Future Changes
Recent Changes
Riyadh Metro was officially opened on 27 November 2024 with public service commencing for the Blue, Yellow & Purple lines [Nos. 1, 4, and 6] on the 1 December 2024..
Future Changes
Further Riyadh Metro lines are to open in late 2024 and 2025;
- 15 December 2024: Green (Line 5) Line.
- 5 January 2025: Orange (Line 3) Line.
Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services
See Saudi Arabia - Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services.