FCC has won the sixth Agustín Betancourt International Public Works Award for the Riyadh Metro project (Saudi Arabia), specifically for Lines 4, 5 and 6. This project, considered one of the largest engineering contracts in the world, took ten years to develop before it was brought into service. The Riyadh Metro network was officially opened in November 2024 and comprises a total of six lines, including the three that are the subject of this award. 

As a key player in the project, FCC has led the design and construction of three metro lines, comprising a total of 29 stations, over 70 kilometres of track, 24 viaducts, 28 underground sections and 13 surface sections. As the backbone of the city’s public transport system, the Riyadh Metro stands as a key milestone in Saudi Arabia’s ambitious plans to improve mobility and enhance the quality of life for all.

Using the latest technological advances in rail systems, FCC has successfully contributed to the design and construction of a world-class automated, driverless network in the heart of the Saudi Arabian capital, meeting the current and future needs of residents and visitors. Set to transform urban life in the capital, the Riyadh Metro will also improve the city’s transport ecosystem to meet current demands and future needs, generating significant economic and sustainability benefits.

The development of the six lines of the Riyadh Metro has aimed to improve urban mobility and promote a more sustainable and environmentally friendly transport model, contributing to the city’s economic and social development and improving the quality of life of its inhabitants.