Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has announced the completion of its operational preparations for the holy month of Ramadan 1447 AH. The plan includes operating 3,662 trips, providing more than 1.7 million seats, in response to growing demand for trips between the two holy cities.
The number of daily trips will also exceed 100, reflecting high operational readiness and flexible timetable management in line with prayer times and the movement of Umrah pilgrims and visitors, according to a post on Saudi Arabia Railways' LinkedIn account.
The Haramain High-Speed Railway is one of the fastest passenger trains in the world, with an operating speed of up to 300 km per hour. It links Makkah and Madinah via Jeddah Governorate and King Abdullah Economic City along a 453-km railway line, enhancing the integration of the transport system and improving the travel experience in terms of speed, comfort and reliability.
The boost in operational readiness also extends SAR's efforts to develop its fleet, as it recently announced a contract to purchase 20 new trains from Spanish company Talgo, in a strategic step aimed at supporting operational expansion and raising future capacity, enabling it to serve larger numbers of passengers during peak seasons.
SAR stressed that these steps are in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 and the National Transport and Logistics Strategy, by raising operational efficiency and enhancing service quality, in support of the comprehensive development the Kingdom is witnessing across various sectors.
To view the post on Saudi Arabia Railways' LinkedIn account, click here.
