The KAFD Transit System is set to deliver a future-ready, efficient, and sustainable transport solutions
The resumption of the 3.6-km monorail system will complement KAFD’s innovative mobility infrastructure, which includes the world’s longest skywalk network, enabling seamless connectivity throughout the district.
The monorail is integrated with the broader Riyadh Metro, where Egis, as part of the Riyadh Metro Transit Consultants (RMTC) consortium, was responsible for supervising the project management, design, and construction of the project, delivering the network’s blue, red and orange lines (Lines 1, 2 and 3), on behalf of The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC).
Future-ready
The KAFD Transit System is set to deliver a future-ready, efficient, and sustainable transport solutions tailored to the needs of a modern business and lifestyle hub, setting new standards in urban design and mobility. The monorail will consist of six two-car trains operating on an elevated one-way loop, equipped with six strategically located stations embedded within public buildings.
As the SSC, Egis will assume a comprehensive oversight role, ensuring meticulous execution across multiple engineering disciplines. This includes supervision of rolling stock, rail systems, civil and structural works, MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing), architecture, utilities, and landscaping.
Furthermore, Egis is tasked with reviewing and approving shop drawings, method statements, and material submittals, while overseeing critical compliance and quality control processes throughout the project’s construction phase.
Operational efficiency
“By leveraging our deep expertise in rail and transit system supervision, we are poised to drive the successful execution of the KAFD Transit System, ensuring it embodies the highest standards of operational efficiency, sustainability, and design excellence, while at the same time support the Kingdom’s commitments to carbon reduction,” emphasized Mohamed Ben Messaoud, Country Managing Director, Egis, Saudi Arabia.
“The upgraded service reflects our commitment to adopting cutting-edge technologies to provide a comfortable, convenient and efficient transportation network that encourages the adoption of public transportation, reducing KAFD’s environmental footprint and setting new standards in livability,” observed Faddy AlAql, Chief Asset Delivery Officer, KAFD DMC.
