RIYADH: A new station on the Riyadh Metro opens to the public at 6 a.m. on Wednesday morning.
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City said Qasr Al-Hokm is one of four key stations in the Metro network, serving as a vital hub linking the Blue and Orange lines with the city’s bus services.
The stop is also conveniently located for government institutions, palaces, historical sites, markets, shopping centers and residential neighborhoods in the heart of the city, it added.
The station, which covers 22,500 sq. meters across seven levels and reaches a depth of 35 meters, features a blend of traditional and modern elements in its design, the commission said, which allow natural light to illuminate the interior while providing shade in open spaces. It has 17 elevators and 46 escalators, along with several shops and a shaded public garden.
The Riyadh Metro, which opened to the public on Dec. 1, consists of six interconnected lines with 85 stations. It aims to help address issues arising from the rapid expansion of the capital by reducing traffic congestion and lowering carbon emissions through a more environmentally friendly transportation option. It has already carried 18 million passengers since opening.
