Saudi Gazette report
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) will present almost two million seats for pilgrims touring by way of the Haramain Excessive-Velocity Railway as a part of its operational plan for the Hajj season of 2025. This marks a rise of 25 % or 400,000 seats, in comparison with the earlier season.
This enhance confirms SAR’s full preparedness to serve pilgrims in accordance with the very best requirements of security, effectivity, and high quality. Throughout this yr’s Hajj season, 4,768 journeys shall be operated between Dhul Qada 1 (April 29) and Dhul Hijjah 20. The Haramain Excessive-Velocity Railway runs alongside a 453-kilometer observe connecting 5 major stations: Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah’s Sulaymaniyyah station, King Abdulaziz Worldwide Airport station and King Abdullah Financial Metropolis station, facilitating easy and cozy transport between the 2 holy cities.
The Haramain Excessive-Velocity Railway performs a key position in transporting pilgrims as a part of the Kingdom’s trendy mobility system. It’s the quickest mode of transport between Makkah and Madinah, overlaying the space in about two hours.
As one of many ten quickest passenger trains on the earth, the Haramain Railway operates at speeds of as much as 300 kilometers per hour. Its fleet of 35 trains, every with a capability of 417 seats, produces zero carbon emissions, making it an environmentally pleasant answer that additionally helps cut back strain on the street community and enhances the standard of transport for pilgrims.
SAR leverages its expertise and capabilities to offer protected and environment friendly transportation providers that facilitate pilgrims’ motion between the 2 holy cities. Its operational plan is a part of a broader nationwide effort to serve pilgrims and displays its dedication to collaboration with numerous authorities entities. As a nationwide enabler of easy and fast pilgrim transport, SAR contributes to attaining the objectives of Saudi Imaginative and prescient 2030, which intention to raise the standard of providers offered to pilgrims and guarantee a sustainable and spiritually fulfilling journey.
