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Saudi Arabia's Light Rail

Posted by: Alek Miller

11 November 2009 - 8:00am

Construction has begun in Riyadh, capital of Saudi Arabia, on its new light rail system.

"This project is aimed at reducing congestion in a city where 87 percent of the population uses private cars as the primary mode of transport."

Full Story: Riyadh metro: Construction work begins
Source: Arab News, November 10, 2009
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