Greater than 3100 trains have been operated on the road between March 11 and April 13.
THE Haramain high-speed service between Mecca and Medina in Saudi Arabia carried 1.09 million passengers throughout the holy month of Ramadan, a 17% improve on 2023 and a brand new document for the service.
Between March 11 and April 13, 3163 trains, or 93 day by day companies, have been operated. This is a rise of 41% in contrast with the same old provide, with the trains working at a 97.4% punctuality price.
Greater than 851,250 passengers used the Haramain service in March, one other month-to-month document.
In a single day companies have been operated to fulfill the necessity of pilgrims after Iftar (the day by day breaking of quick), whereas the primary day by day prepare departure was at 03.00.
The railway carried 6.97 million passengers in 2023, the best quantity because the line opened in 2018, and a rise of 90% in contrast the three.67 million passengers that used the service in 2022, the primary full 12 months following the Covid pandemic.
The 453km Haramain high-speed line connects the holy cities of Mecca and Medina by way of Jeddah and King Abdullah Financial Metropolis, with a brief department serving King Abdul Aziz Worldwide Airport in Jeddah, the principal level of entry for pilgrims. Spanish nationwide operator Renfe is the lead companion within the consortium working the road.
