Middle East – Saudi Arabia – Riyadh Metro Red Line Extension
- Client / awarding authority: Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC)
- Winning contractor(s): Consortium comprising Webuild (Italy, leader), Larsen & Toubro (India), NESMA (Saudi Arabia), and Alstom (France)
- Project scope: Design and construction of 8.4 km of new Red Line alignment, including systems and stations
- Tunnel characteristics: Total length 8.4 km, including 7.1 km of TBM-driven tunnels and 1.3 km of viaduct; five stations, three underground
- Contract value: EUR 2.33 billion (USD 2.75 billion)
- Duration: Approximately six years
- Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has awarded the consortium comprising Webuild (leader), L&T (India), NESMA (Saudi Arabia) and ALSTOM (France) the EUR 2.33 billion (USD 2.75 billion) contract for the design and construction of 8.4 km of new alignment on the driverless Red Line of the Riyadh Metro: 1.3 km on viaduct and 7.1 km in tunnel excavated using TBMs.
The extension also includes all signalling systems and five stations, three of them underground: two stations will serve King Saud University, one will serve the medical city and medical faculties, and another will serve the university atrium. Three additional stations will be located in Diriyah, one of which is planned as a future interchange with Line 7. Completion is expected in approximately six years.
Visit https://www.rcrc.gov.sa/en/ and https://www.webuildgroup.com/ . 03/26.
