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The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has declared a significant transportation improvement project for the nation\u2019s capital, Riyadh, by awarding contracts worth nearly SR5.5 billion ($1.5 billion) to procure a further 94 passenger trains.<\/strong><\/p>\n The consolidated contract with Siemens and Alstom, global manufacturing leaders, will see the total number of Riyadh Metro trains operate in service increase by 94 from 183 to 277, a 60 percent increase.<\/p>\n This multi-billion-riyal expansion comes as the Riyadh Metro continues to see fast-rising patronage with the network already serving over 300 million passengers since commencement of operations. Trainset deliveries will occur in stages starting from 2028.<\/p>\n Once delivered, each batch will be subjected to testing and commissioning before being gradually introduced into service, ensuring seamless systems integration and passenger safety and comfort.<\/p>\n Network Capacity Breakdown Across Lines<\/strong><\/p>\n The additional rolling stock will be deployed on the following lines of the metro to meet the passenger volume and forecasted travel demand:<\/p>\n Red Line: Capacity increase of 142 percent<\/p>\n Yellow Line: Capacity increase of 116 percent<\/p>\n Blue Line: Capacity increase of 60 percent<\/p>\n Orange Line: Capacity increase of 27 percent<\/p>\n Purple Line: Capacity increase of 16 percent<\/p>\n Preparing for Riyadh\u2019s Urban Growth and Global Events<\/strong><\/p>\n The fleet expansion is in line with the proactive urban planning approach to match the increase in the city\u2019s accelerating demographic growth rate and commercial centers.<\/p>\n The network will not only have a daily positive impact on commute journeys but also acts as an essential component of the kingdom\u2019s public transportation infrastructure at a time when Riyadh is preparing to host Expo 2030 and the FIFA World Cup 2034.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n