Daijiworld Media Network - Riyadh

Riyadh, Jan 24: In an extraordinary first for the city’s public transport system, Riyadh Metro witnessed the birth of a baby—not inside a train, but on a station platform—turning an ordinary day of commuting into a moment to remember.

The rare incident unfolded at Al Andalus Station, where a woman went into labour while on the platform. What began as a routine operational day quickly shifted into a medical emergency, prompting an immediate and carefully coordinated response from metro staff.

Riyadh Public Transport said on-duty teams handled the situation with remarkable professionalism and compassion. Female staff members stepped in to assist the mother through the delivery, remaining by her side until ambulance services arrived. Both the mother and newborn were kept safe and comfortable in a calm, controlled setting.

Officials said the episode highlighted the preparedness and sense of responsibility shown by frontline employees when faced with an unexpected and sensitive situation. The smooth and confident handling of the birth, they noted, reflected the quality of training and emergency readiness across the metro network.

To mark the historic occasion, Riyadh Metro later presented the family with a commemorative gift, including two first-class Darb cards valid for a full year. The organisation also issued a message of appreciation for the staff involved, praising their efforts in transforming a challenging moment into a positive and memorable outcome.

The birth has since been seen as a symbolic milestone for Riyadh’s expanding public transport system—an illustration that beyond transporting millions across the city, it can also become the backdrop for rare and deeply human moments.