Facelift set for Medina with new metro system
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Plans have been established for a comprehensive redevelopment of the Saudi Arabian city, Medina. A number of project have been unveiled, including a metro system in order to meet requirements of the city’s growing population and visitors.
Discussions regarding public transport developments took place between the local government’s Prince Faisal bin Salman and finance minister, Ibrahim Al-Assaf, along with Medina Development Authority’s council members, as reported by Arab News.
“The governor has instructed to complete the project study quickly in order to present it to higher authorities for approval. The transport project is an important component of a comprehensive development plan for Medina. It will be carried out in phases following the international standards,” a senior official said.
Aside from the metro, the transport network will include new bus services, parking facilities, fuel stations, maintenance centres and what is being reported as ‘smart systems’. The idea is to provide better access to the Haramain Railway between Mecca and Medina. King Abdul Aziz Road, Hijrah Road and Al-Salam Road will also be developed as part of the project, which coincides with the Prophet’s Mosque expansion project, it was reported.
The council is also mulling options, including a new ‘pilgrim city’ which would stretch across an area of 1.6 million square metres – with a capacity to accommodate nearly 200,000 visitors.
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