RIYADH: The Royal Commission for Riyadh City has launched full operations at the Western Station of the metro, marking the completion of its four principal stations and adding a major new landmark to the capital’s public transport network.
The facility, which opens on Friday, is the largest of the Riyadh Metro’s four iconic stations — alongside King Abdullah Financial District Station, STC Al-Olaya Station, and Qasr Al-Hokm Station — and spans an area of 112,000 sq. meters, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Western Station spans a total area of 112,000 square meters and is built for 60,000 passengers an hour. (SPA photo)
Designed with both scale and sustainability in mind, the Western Station has earned a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Gold certification for efficiency and environmental performance.
Its facilities include commercial spaces, a mosque accommodating 550 worshippers, public amenities, and a transport parking area with capacity for more than 600 vehicles.
