Alstom Delivers Metropolis Trains for Riyadh Metro: Insights

**”Alstom’s Metropolis trains are now serving Riyadh! These cutting-edge trains, built in Poland, are boosting the Saudi capital’s metro network.”**

Alstom Delivers Metropolis Trains for Riyadh Metro: Insights
November 3, 2021 1:48 pm
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Introduction

In September 2024, Alstom announced that the first of 13 Metropolis trains for the Riyadh Metro project had been delivered to Saudi Arabia. The trains, manufactured at Alstom’s Katowice site in Poland, will operate on lines 4, 5, and 6 of the Riyadh Metro, a key component of the capital’s public transportation network.

Riyadh Metro Train Delivery

Alstom delivered the first Metropolis train for the Riyadh Metro project in September 2024. The trains will serve lines 4, 5, and 6 of the metro system. These trains were produced at Alstom’s Katowice site in Poland.

Metropolis Train Specifications

Each Metropolis train consists of two cars and measures approximately 36 meters in length. The trains are designed to accommodate up to 230 passengers. The Riyadh Metro project aims to improve public transport capacity in the city.

Manufacturing and Production

The Metropolis trains for the Riyadh Metro are being manufactured in Katowice, Poland. The contract for the Riyadh Metro project was awarded to Alstom in 2013. Production is ongoing to fulfill the order of 13 trains.

Project Overview

The Riyadh Metro project is a significant initiative to expand and enhance the public transportation infrastructure in Riyadh. The delivery of these trains is a key step in the overall development. The project includes multiple metro lines to improve the city’s transport network.

Rail projects are essential for urban development.

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Conclusion

Alstom has delivered the initial Metropolis train to Riyadh as part of a larger project. These trains, built in Katowice, Poland, are set to operate on three metro lines in Riyadh, enhancing the city’s public transport capabilities. The contract for these trains was secured in 2013.

Alstom

Alstom is a global leader in the railway industry, providing a wide range of products and services, including trains, infrastructure, and signaling solutions. Alstom operates manufacturing sites worldwide.

Technology

Metropolis: Alstom’s Metropolis trains are designed for urban rail transport. They are known for their modular design, passenger capacity, and energy efficiency.

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