$22 billion! 85 stops on 6 lines! The Riyadh Metro covers 109 miles through the desert and the city

The Riyadh Metro is a rapid transit system under construction in Saudi Arabia that will cover a 109-mile area.

The Riyadh Metro is one of the largest metro projects in the world. — Business Insider/Documentation

The $22 billion rail project, which will run through the desert, is quite large.

The project includes a metro network, bus network, and other transport services. The subway will have 6 lines and 85 stations, covering an area of 109 miles.

Riyadh City's ambitious goals include transforming Riyadh into an international business hub and improving its international image.

Since the start of the project, many difficulties have been faced, such as adverse weather conditions, unavailability of materials, and corruption scandals.

Despite these challenges, the project is expected to open next year.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is leading the transformation of Saudi Arabia into a globally recognized hub for sustainable tourism. He has also launched a series of future initiatives under the Neom project, such as "Linear City".

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