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Saudi Haramain High-Speed Railway expands capacity for Hajj 2025

July 30, 2025 2 Min Read
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AhlulBayt Information Company: The Haramain Excessive-Velocity Railway has elevated its obtainable seats for this 12 months’s Hajj by 25% in comparison with final 12 months, enhancing transportation for pilgrims.

Saudi Railways SAR just lately unveiled its operational plan for Hajj 2025, detailing expanded journey choices to satisfy the elevated demand in the course of the pilgrimage season.

The Haramain Excessive-Velocity Railway, one of many quickest rail providers on the earth, will transport 2 million pilgrims. An extra 400,000 seats have been allotted to accommodate the surge in vacationers.

In keeping with the official schedule, the railway will function 4,768 journeys between Medina and Mecca till 20 Dhu al-Hijjah 1446, making certain clean and environment friendly transport providers for worshippers.

The SAR program contains 35 trains, every operating at speeds of as much as 300 km/h with a seating capability of 417 passengers. These high-speed trains goal to supply a contemporary, eco-friendly, and cozy journey expertise.

Along with rail transport, Saudi Arabia has expanded air, sea, and highway providers to facilitate the arrival of pilgrims.

The Basic Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has secured 3 million flight seats, whereas Saudi Arabian Airways (Saudia) has allotted 1 million seats throughout 2,000 flights.

The Al Mashair Metro will function 2,000 journeys, transporting greater than 2 million passengers between key pilgrimage websites.

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has stationed 436 personnel at Jeddah Islamic Port to facilitate the arrival of 5,000 pilgrims, making certain environment friendly entry procedures.

To additional enhance logistics, Saudi Put up (SPL) has launched refrigerated automobiles for transporting medical provides, integrating well being providers into the broader Hajj planning framework.

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