Project Updates
Panama Metro Line 3
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Location: Republic of Panama
Project type: New monorail line
Start date: 2021
Completion: 2050
Investment: $2.8bn
The 34km Panama Metro Line 3 will be the country’s largest project since the Panama Canal’s expansion.
The line will connect the province of Panama Oeste and the province of Panama, reducing the average travel time from 90 minutes to 45 minutes.
Riyadh Metro
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Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Project type: Metro rail system
Start date: 2014
Completion: 2024
Investment: $22.5bn
The Riyadh Metro is a rapid transit system under construction in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is a part of the Riyadh Public Transport Project (RPTP).
The RPTP comprises the construction of a metro network, a bus system and other transport services in the capital city.
Vantaa Light Rail
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Location: Vantaa, Finland
Project type: Light rail line
Start date: 2024
Completion: 2029
Investment: €606m ($655m)
The Vantaa light rail project is a 19.3km-long railway line being developed between Mellunmaki and Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in Vantaa, Finland.
The line will serve as a development corridor, enabling the growth of key regional hubs with local services along the stations.