RCRC - Riyadh Metro: Expo 2030 Metro Station

General Information
Owner Royal Commission for Riyadh City
Masterplan Project (Parent Profile) Riyadh Royal Comm – Riyadh Metro – Ar Riyad
Location Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia
Status --
Sector Transport, Infrastructure, Railway
Contract Type Design Build (DB)
Onshore/Offshore Onshore
Greenfield/Brownfield Greenfield
Progress 0
Estimated Budget Value ---
Contract Value 220
Net Value $220m
Award Date September 2026
Completion Date April 2029
Last Updated On September 2026
ProjectId (Old, New) 558714, 558714


Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC), formerly known as Arriyadh Development Authority (ADA), plans to design and build an additional metro station on Line 4 (Yellow Line) of the Riyadh Metro network on King Salman Road, adjacent to the Expo 2030 site, Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia.

It connects King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) to the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) using driverless, high-capacity metro trains. The route includes underground, elevated, and at-grade sections and is intended to provide fast, efficient access to the airport, facilitate Expo-related travel, and stimulate urban and economic development along King Salman Road.

Tender Number: 99000080.

The US$220 million projects include the following:

1. Construction of a metro station

2. Enabling & site preparation works

3. Civil & structural works

4. Installation of safety and security systems

5. Architectural works

6. MEP works

7. Station fit-out works

8. Integration with the existing line

9. Earthworks, tunnelling, and site preparation works

10. Construction of the infrastructure, such as maintenance depots, service access roads, and utility connections

11. Deployment of mechanical, electrical, and signalling systems

12. Installation of the communications, ventilation, and safety systems

13. Installation of the signalling and communication system

14. Landscaping works

15. Associated facilities

Second Section

01 September 2026

Freyssinet has been appointed as the main contractor on the project.

08 July 2026

Freyssinet amongst others have submitted the main contract bids on the project.

11 May 2026

The bid submission deadline has been extended from May 03, 2026 to June 02, 2026.

08 March 2026

The bid submission deadline is on May 3, 2026 and the main contract is expected to be awarded by June 2026. (Source: MEED)

05 February 2026

The main contract tender has been issued and the bid submission deadline is on May 3, 2026.