Riyadh receives first metro trainset from Alstom

Alstom Co. has delivered to Arriyadh Development Authority (ADA) the first metro trainset out of 69 trainsets of the Riyadh Metro project, the company said in a statement Monday.

France-based Alstom, which is part of the FAST consortium, is in charge of supplying a full integrated metro system for lines 4, 5 and 6 (or Yellow, Green, and Purple lines).

“This landmark project will allow Riyadh residents and visitors to commute aboard a reliable, comfortable and environmentally-friendly means of transport,” said Gian Luca Erbacci, Senior Vice President for Middle East & Africa at Alstom.

FAST Consortium signed a €5.8 billion contract with ADA, as one of three consortia contracted to design and build the Riyadh Metro Project. 

The FAST consortium includes FCC, Samsung, Alstom, Strukton and Freyssinet Saudi Arabia.