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a further contract worth around $US 564m to a joint venture of Parsons, Egis Rail, and Systra for project management and construction supervision on lines 1, 2, and 3. Around 1000 staff will be based in Riyadh to carry out the work. The joint venture will
validate studies, oversee and coordinate construction work, and accept engineering structures. It will also approve pre-commissioning tests. Design work is already
underway and construction is expected to begin in the first quarter of next year with the aim of launching commercial services on the initial operating sections in 2018. The entire 85- station network is due to be commissioned by 2019. ADAsays it is creating a
world-class public transport project in response to the rapid
Riyadh
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King Khalid International Airport N Depot Station 1
Princess Noura Bint Abdul Rahman University
Al-Iman Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University
Financial District King Abdullah
Olaya King Saud University
Naseem Cemetery
King Abdulaziz Historical Complex Qasr Al Hokm
Jeddah Road Riyadh Station King Abdullah Financial DistrictMain Station will be an IRJ IRJ September 2013 Ad Dar Al Baida
interchange between lines 1, 4, and 6 at the eastern edge of the district, close to the Northern Ring Road and just west of King Fahad Road. The station is being designed by Zaha Hadid, Britain, and will feature a geometric latticework facade to reflect the style of traditional Arabic architecture.
7 China Market Sahara Mall
King Fahd International Stadium
Al Nasim Ash Sharqi The city centre interchange between lines 1 and 3 at Qasr Al
Hokm will be located at the intersection of Al Madinah Al Munnawarah Street and King Faisal Street in Al Doho, and is being designed by Snøhetta, Norway. The station will have a large canopy to create a shaded public space and allowing natural light to reach the underground concourse. The station will also include a mosque.
growth of Riyadh, which will need to accommodate a 40% increase in its population from 5.7 million to 8.3 million and a 60% rise in travel demand by 2030. At present only around 2% of trips in the city are by public transport. “Riyadh is one of the
world’s fastest-growing cities and our citizens deserve a world-class public transport system to enhance their quality of life,” says ADA president Mr Ibrahim Bin Muhammad Al Sultan. “This is the biggest infrastructure project in Saudi Arabia and a cornerstone of the bold future we envision for our city.” Tendering for the network
began in July 2012 and no less than 37 consortia submitted expressions of interest. Preliminary design was carried out by Egis Rail and Dar Al Hanasrah, Lebanon. IRJ
Iconic architecture for key interchanges
HE ADAhas appointed international architects to develop striking designs for three of the key interchanges
on the Riyadh Metro. Gerber Architects, Germany, is designing the Olaya hub at
the intersection of lines 1 and 2, which will be situated between Olaya Street and King Fahad Road, close to the Kingdom Tower and King Abdullah Road. Inside the station, a large, open entrance hall will give visitors a view across all four storeys of the building, including the two metro lines, a mezzanine level with shops and food halls, and an open concourse where the ticket barriers will be located.
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