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Saudi Arabia to launch world's longest driverless metro system
Project of Riyadh Metro System will cost US$22.5 billion


Riyadh: Saudi Arabia is going to launch the world's longest driverless metro system.
According to foreign media, Saudi Arabia is preparing to launch this project of the Riyadh Metro System with a cost of US$22.5 billion, which is designed to create the world's longest driverless metro system.
A part of this metro service will be inaugurated today (November 27). The operation of three lines will be seen in the first phase and work will start on the remaining lines by mid-December.
Media reports said that the aim of this metro service is to reduce traffic on the roads, as well as provide fast and comfortable travel facilities.
In addition, the project will also be connected to solar energy and solar panels will be used at the metro service stations to generate up to 20 percent of the electricity for the project's main functions.
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