Parsons JV Riyadh Metro Transit Consultants Selected To Provide Project And Construction Management On The Riyadh Metro Red Line Extension; Terms Not Disclosed

The Riyadh Metro Red Line Extension will run from the current King Saud University (KSU) terminus and end at Diriyah South. A cornerstone of Saudi Vision 2030, the Riyadh Metro Red Line Extension will connect Diriyah with the Riyadh Public Transport network and continue to transform the capital’s transportation landscape by leveraging cutting-edge technology to deliver a world-class transit experience while addressing critical traffic challenges, reducing commute times, alleviating congestion and fostering a more sustainable future for the rapidly evolving city.

The RMTC first began working on the Riyadh Metro in 2013 and delivered the first phase of the project which comprised of the Blue, Red and Orange Lines. The Red Line extension is 8.4 kilometers (km) long, of which 1.3km is elevated and 7.1km is underground. It includes five stations – two elevated and three underground.

Parsons has delivered rail and transit projects in more than 50 countries, working on large, complex brownfield expansion and greenfield projects globally, and has been involved in every major rail project in the Gulf region. With a presence in EMEA spanning more than 65 years, Parsons brings deep domain expertise across project and program management, urban development, transportation (including rail, metro, aviation, roads, and ports), smart mobility, asset management, and master planning.