Riyadh begins construction of 70,000-square-meter Expo 2030 Metro station
RIYADH — The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has started construction work on the Riyadh Metro’s “Expo” station, which will cover approximately 70,000 square meters and accommodate up to 19,000 passengers per hour, alongside the unveiling of its architectural design. The project forms part of the commission’s efforts to develop the capital’s transportation network and keep pace with its…
Riyadh has commenced construction on the 70,000-square-meter Metro station designated for Expo 2030, capable of handling up to 19,000 passengers per hour and spanning nearly 44,000 square meters of green spaces. The station's design draws inspiration from Riyadh's natural landscape, featuring a 134-meter diameter steel dome supported by columns resembling acacia trees.
The project, part of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City's efforts to expand the city's transportation infrastructure, will connect Expo visitors to the public transportation system and become a permanent addition to the metro network. Situated on the Yellow Line, which connects to King Khalid International Airport, the station will be built along King Salman Road within a green corridor linking the Expo site to future urban development areas.
Its architectural features include solar energy systems designed to meet 25 percent of its energy needs, and construction is progressing in coordination with the Expo site's development to ensure completion before the exhibition begins.
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