Construction of the Saudi Arabian capital's new metro system will begin next year. The King Abdullah Financial District station designed by Zaha Hadid Architects will be one of the most spectacular among 85 new stops.
Riyadh's futuristic metro system —
Construction of the Saudi Arabian capital's new metro system will begin next year. The King Abdullah Financial District station designed by Zaha Hadid Architects will be one of the most spectacular among 85 new stops.
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The Saudi government is investing $22 billion in the project.
Riyadh's futuristic metro system —
The Saudi government is investing $22 billion in the project.
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An overhead projection of the King Abdullah Financial District station.
Riyadh's futuristic metro system —
An overhead projection of the King Abdullah Financial District station.
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All train carriages will be air-conditioned and divided into first, family and single class.
Riyadh's futuristic metro system —
All train carriages will be air-conditioned and divided into first, family and single class.
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Currently only 2% of commuters in Riyadh take public transportation. Unsurprising in a country where a gallon of gasoline costs only $0.50.
Riyadh's futuristic metro system —
Currently only 2% of commuters in Riyadh take public transportation. Unsurprising in a country where a gallon of gasoline costs only $0.50.
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Artist's impression of a platform at the King Abdullah Financial District station.
Riyadh's futuristic metro system —
Artist's impression of a platform at the King Abdullah Financial District station.
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