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This picture taken on December 12, 2019 shows a view of a Haramain High Speed train, part of a network linking Saudi Arabia's two Muslim holy cities of Mecca and Medina, while at the airport station in the Red Sea city of Jeddah. - The high-speed railway, inaugurated by King Salman in September 2018, runs 450 kilometres (280 miles) via the Red Sea port of Jeddah, shuttling passengers at speeds of up to 300 kilometres per hour. Officials had described it as the biggest transport project in the region. Saudi is boosting its infrastructure spending and expanding its railways as it seeks to diversify its oil-dependent economy. (Photo by GIUSEPPE CACACE / AFP)
JEDDAH — Over 1 million travelers were transported between Makkah and Madinah via the Haramain High-Speed Railway, recording a notable 22% increase compared to the previous Ramadan. The Saudi Arabian Railways (SAR) operated 2,845 trips during the holy month, up by 12% from last year, to accommodate the visitors of the Two Holy Mosques.
Expanding the railway's capacity was a cornerstone of SAR's strategy this Ramadan. The operational enhancements included an increase in the number of trips and seats available, demonstrating SAR's dedication to improving the pilgrims' travel experience by offering more transportation choices at convenient times.
This ambitious Ramadan plan was carried out in coordination with the Saudi-Spanish consortium managing the high-speed train and various government sectors, under the supervision of Eng. Saleh Al-Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistic Services and Chairman of the SAR Board of Directors. The comprehensive scheme aimed at ensuring the visitors' ease, safety, and comfort while traveling between the holy cities, with trip scheduling meticulously planned to correspond with the prayer times at the Two Holy Mosques.
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