The Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has completed the preparatory operation for the Haramain High-speed Train before the actual operation of the Hajj season 1443H, which will start next Thursday (Al-Tarwiyah Day), with the start of transporting pilgrims from Mina to Arafat.
During recent months, the SAR has carried out maintenance and testing operations for the readiness of trains and stations in line with the highest standards of safety and quality to ensure the operation of the train among nine stations in the Holy Sites.
It is noteworthy that due to the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic globally during the past two years, the train in the Holy Sites during the Hajj of the years 1441 AH and 1442 AH, witnessed an exceptional stop in its operation.
Also, Hajj during those years was limited to domestic pilgrims only from citizens and residents.
About 80,000 pilgrims out of a total of 150,000 domestic pilgrims would be transported by train during the Hajj season this year: official
Speaking to Okaz/Saudi Gazette, Dr. Saed Al-Johani, head of the Coordinating Council of Companies and Establishments for Domestic Pilgrims, said that about 80,000 pilgrims out of a total of 150,000 domestic pilgrims would be transported by train during the Hajj season this year.
What is Al-Mashaer train?
In Makkah, the Al-Mashaer train serves Hajj pilgrims every year, helping them to travel between Makkah’s holy sites in nine stations including Mount Arafat, Muzdalifah, and Mina.
Al-Mashaer train operates only seven days a year, to serve only Hajj pilgrims during the Hajj season. There is no other metro in the world with such a capacity.
