Riyadh Metro Breaks Guinness World Record as Longest Driverless Metro Network

Overview: Riyadh Metro has officially become the world’s longest fully driverless metro system, certified by Guinness World Records. Covering 176 km across six integrated lines and 85 stations, it marks a major leap in smart mobility. The project strengthens Saudi Vision 2030 by promoting sustainable, technology-driven urban transport.

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Nov-29-2025

Riyadh Metro Breaks Guinness World Record as Longest Driverless Metro Network

The Riyadh Metro became the record-holder, approved by Guinness World Records to be the longest fully driverless metro system in the world. The network is more than just a feat in urban transit history, stretching over 176km, comprising six integrated lines and 85 stations. This announcement highlights how Riyadh is investing in modern and sustainable infrastructure as part of its overall vision of urban mobility as part of Saudi Vision 2030. The Riyadh Metro will also transform the norm of public transportation all over the world with advanced automation.

Riyadh Metro’s Global Recognition for a Landmark Project

Riyadh Metro is an officially certified Guinness World Record holder of the lengthiest full driverless metro network in 2025.
The network covers a distance of 176km, and there are 6 inbuilt integrated lines and 85 well-placed stations, which provide full connectivity of the city.
It is an urban mobility and automation, and smart transport solution.
The project complies with Saudi Vision 2030, which focuses on sustainable development as well as on innovations and effective mass transportation.
Riyadh Metro is a world standard in the operation of a driverless metro and modern infrastructure.
It features the technological rise, safety and environmental concerns in mass transport.

PYQs-Based Questions About Metro

Exam / Paper	Question / Statement	Correct Answer
SSC JE Civil Eng. (23 Mar 2021)	Which metro service started India’s first fully automated driverless train service in December 2020?	Delhi Metro
TNPSC Group 4 (2019)	Which metro-rail corporation initiated the world’s first 100% solar-powered metro network in India?	Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)
Kerala SET-Paper 1 (2019)	Which is the largest metro-rail network in India?	Delhi Metro
ITBP Constable Tradesman exam (Jan 2021)	Which metro became India’s second-largest operational metro rail network?	Hyderabad Metro
OSSSC Prelims (11 Oct 2025)	India currently ranks what among the world’s largest metro-rail networks by total network length?	Third
UPSC Prelims / GK	Where did the first metro train in India run?	Kolkata Metro (started 24 Oct 1984)
UPSC Mains / GK	Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) was established in which year?	1995
SSC CGL / GK	Who is known as “Metro Man” for his major contributions to Indian metro-rail development?	E. Sreedharan
UPSC Prelims / GK	In which year did Delhi Metro begin operations (first segment)?	2002 (first line opened 24 December 2002)
SSC CHSL / GK	Which city had the first metro in India?	Kolkata
MPSC / GK	Which metro network in India uses regenerative braking for energy efficiency?	Delhi Metro
RRB / Group D / GK	India’s first elevated metro line was inaugurated in which city?	Mumbai Metro Line 1
State PCS / GK	Which metro network became India’s first fully automated metro in terms of signalling?	Mumbai Metro Line 2B
TNPSC Group 2 / GK	Which Indian metro is partially driverless with CBTC signalling?	Delhi Metro Aqua Line
SSC CPO / GK	Who received the Padma Shri for contributions to India’s metro rail development?	E. Sreedharan
Kerala PSC / GK	Which metro in India is considered the greenest due to solar power usage?	Kochi Metro

Expected Question For Riyadh Metro

Riyadh Metro is part of which national initiative of Saudi Arabia?

A) Vision 2025

B) Saudi Vision 2030

C) Future Cities Program

D) NEOM Project

Answer: B) Saudi Vision 2030

The Riyadh Metro network features which technologies?

A) Driverless operation

B) Automated ticketing

C) Smart signalling

D) All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

Riyadh Metro contributes to which aspects of urban development?

A) Sustainable transport

B) Reduced congestion

C) Economic growth

D) All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above

When was the NEOM Project announced?

A) 2015

B) 2017

C) 2018

D) 2020

Answer: B) 2017

What is the total area of the NEOM Project?

A) 15,000 sq km

B) 26,500 sq km

C) 30,000 sq km

D) 20,000 sq km

Answer: B) 26,500 sq km

Conclusion

Riyadh Metro, making the Guinness World Record of the longest driverless metro system in the world, is a historic breakthrough in the urban transformation of Saudi Arabia. It demonstrates how the Kingdom can be concerned with smart mobility, tech innovation and sustainable infrastructure as Vision 2030, and make Riyadh a next-generation Taxi City.