Riyadh Public Transport announced the introduction of new routes within the Riyadh bus network starting today (Sunday), which connect to major routes in the Riyadh train system.
The Public Transport account explained that the new routes include “Route 954, which serves the Orange and Purple train lines via Al-Naseem Station, and Routes 956 and 957, which serve the Orange train line via Hassan bin Thabit Street Station.”
The Riyadh Public Transport account recently noted the addition of more areas for on-demand bus services by the end of this year, 2026.
Orange train line
The **Orange Train Line** is a modern metro rail service in Lahore, Pakistan, part of the Lahore Metro system. Opened in 2020, it spans 27 kilometers with 26 stations, connecting key areas of the city to improve urban mobility. Inspired by international metro systems, it represents Pakistan’s investment in sustainable public transportation infrastructure.
Purple train line
The **Purple Train Line** (also known as Line 2) is one of the subway lines in Tehran, Iran, connecting major districts like Tehran Pars and Sadeghiyeh. Opened in 2000, it is part of Tehran Metro’s expansion to ease traffic congestion in the rapidly growing capital. The line is named for its color designation on transit maps and plays a key role in the city’s public transportation network.
Al-Naseem Station
Al-Naseem Station is a historic railway station located in Saudi Arabia, part of the old Hejaz Railway network built in the early 20th century under the Ottoman Empire. It served as a key stop for pilgrims traveling to Medina and played a role in regional trade and transportation. Today, it stands as a cultural heritage site, reflecting the engineering and historical significance of the Hejaz Railway.
Hassan bin Thabit Street Station
Hassan bin Thabit Street Station is a public transportation hub located in Medina, Saudi Arabia, named after Hassan bin Thabit, a famous poet and companion of the Prophet Muhammad. The station serves as a key stop for the Medina Metro, part of the city’s efforts to improve urban mobility, especially for pilgrims visiting the Prophet’s Mosque. Its name honors the historical and cultural significance of Hassan bin Thabit, who was known for his poetry in defense of Islam during the early Islamic period.
