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First Industrial City Metro StationFIC

Riyadh Metro · Zone 1elevated StationOpened 2024 Step-free access
Lines Served
Facilities
ToiletsFree Wi-Fi

About First Industrial City Metro Station

First Industrial City Metro Station serves one of Riyadh's established industrial and light manufacturing zones. The First Industrial City (Al Madinah Al Sinaiyah Al Ula) is a planned industrial estate that houses warehouses, light manufacturing facilities, and commercial businesses. The metro connection here is significant for the workforce commuting to these facilities, many of whom previously had no reliable public transport option.

Station Overview

Elevated Zone 1 Orange Line station between Jarir District to the east and Riyadh Rail Station to the west.

Lines and Connectivity

Orange Line only. The Riyadh Rail Station (SAR intercity trains) is the next stop west - a very useful connection for workers arriving from outside Riyadh by train.

Facilities

Toilets and WiFi. Primarily a weekday industrial workforce commuter station.

Accessibility

Full step-free access with lifts, tactile paving, audio announcements, and platform screen doors.

Travel Tips

  • The SAR intercity rail station is the next stop west - workers arriving by train from other cities can connect here.
  • Peak hours match shift start/end times at the industrial facilities - typically 7:00 AM and 4:00–5:00 PM.

Nearby Attractions

First Industrial City - directly served. Light manufacturing, warehousing, and commercial industrial facilities.

Timings and Best Time to Travel

Sunday to Thursday 06:00 to midnight, Friday 13:00 to 02:00, Saturday 06:00 to 02:00. Shift-change peak hours 7:00 AM and 4:00–5:00 PM.

Traveller Tips

  • 1Shift-change peaks at 7 AM and 4–5 PM - plan accordingly.
  • 2SAR intercity train connection at the next stop west (Riyadh Rail Station).

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Step-free access
Audio announcements
Visual displays
Accessible toilets
Tactile guides

Frequently Asked Questions

QWhat does First Industrial City Metro Station serve?

The station serves Riyadh's First Industrial City - a planned industrial estate with light manufacturing, warehouses, and commercial businesses.