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Siemens and Alstom secure SR5.5 billion contract for Riyadh Metro expansion

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 1

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What happened

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The Royal Commission for Riyadh City awarded contracts worth nearly SR5.5 billion to Siemens and Alstom to procure 94 new passenger trains for the Riyadh Metro system. This expansion will increase the total Metro fleet from 183 to 277, representing a 60 percent increase. Deliveries of the new rolling stock are scheduled to begin in stages starting in 2028.

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Why it matters

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The contract represents a significant infrastructure investment in Riyadh. The expansion is designed to meet forecasted travel demand and support the capital's urban growth. The additional rolling stock will increase capacity across multiple lines, including the Red Line, Yellow Line, Blue Line, Orange Line, and Purple Line.

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Who's involved

RiyadhThe capital of Saudi Arabia receiving the major transportation infrastructure project.
SiemensGerman multinational conglomerate contracted to supply rolling stock.
AlstomFrench rolling stock manufacturer contracted to supply rolling stock.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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AlstomSpeculative
Alstom could see increased revenue from the direct contract award for 94 trains in Riyadh.
SiemensSpeculative
Siemens could see increased revenue from the direct contract award for 94 new trains.
Siemens MobilitySpeculative
Siemens Mobility could see increased revenue from the major Riyadh Metro rolling stock contract.
Saudi ArabiaSpeculative
Saudi Arabia may see increased investment in national infrastructure supporting urban growth.
SaviglianoSpeculative
Savigliano could see increased order volume for its manufacturing center due to the contract.

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The entities involved

Riyadh
capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia
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Siemens
German multinational conglomerate company
- ACWA Power set up an SPV to develop the Rabigh 2 IPP Expansion Project, securing an EPC contract with Siemens turbines.Tue 15:41
- Siemens sponsored a UAA event in Alaska, which was supported by the Air National Guard.Tue 05:01
Alstom
French rolling stock manufacturer
- Alstom and Virgin Group signed agreements for cross-Channel high-speed rail, manufactured at Savigliano site.Tue 15:22
- Alstom supplies and designs Metropolis trainsets for Chennai Metro Rail Limited's network in Chennai.Mon 10:00

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Siemens is providing light rail equipment for several US cities, including Seattle, Sacramento, Houston, Minneapolis, and Portland.Oct 7

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