Bombardier Transportation presented to Prince Turki bin Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz, governor of Riyadh and chairman of the Arriyadh Development Authority (ADA), the new Innovia Metro 300 design for the Riyadh Metro Line 3 (Orange) which has reached its final design stage on-time. Bombardier, a member of the ArRiyadh New Mobility Consortium (ANM), will supply 47 two-car Innovia Metros, custom-designed to reflect Saudi Arabia's culture for beautiful design and in compliance with ADA's technical requirements.
Speaking about the new metro, Philippe Casgrain, vice president, Europe, Middle East and Africa, systems division at Bombardier Transportation said, "When public transit is attractive and reliable, then all socio-economic groups can be encouraged to move from road to rail. The appealing design of the driverless Innovia Metro 300 vehicles for Riyadh Metro is complemented by proven Bombardier technologies to provide fast, safe and comfortable travel for Riyadh's citizens for many years to come."
ADA is leading the implementation of the Riyadh Metro project. Six railway lines with a total route length of 176 km are being constructed at a cost of $22.5 billion. This massive investment is part of the Riyadh Public Transport Project (RPTP) and will establish a world class public transport network designed to entice Riyadh's growing population out of their cars and onto public transit.
The ANM consortium is delivering Line 3 (Orange) as a complete turnkey solution in a contract worth USD $5.9 billion. ANM comprises of two groups who will design, build, construct and commission the new line. The electrical and mechanical equipment, including vehicles and signalling, will be delivered by the Electromechanical Work Group (EWG) whose members are Ansaldo STS and Bombardier Transportation. System infrastructure will be delivered by the Civil Work Group (CWG) whose members include Salini-Impregilo, Larsen & Toubro and Nesma.
