Photos: Haramain High-Speed Railway transports over 1.3 million visitors and Umrah pilgrims

High-speed railway is the largest transportation project in the Middle East

Last updated: April 03, 2024 | 14:00

Compiled by Nathaniel Lacsina, Senor Web Editor and with inputs from SPA

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Medina: During the month of Ramadan, the Haramain High-Speed Railway caters to hundreds of thousands of visitors and Umrah performers, offering round-the-clock trips between Medina and Mecca.

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Its purpose is to transport visitors, citizens, and residents to engage in Umrah rituals and prayers at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque.

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With five stations strategically located in Mecca, Medina, King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, and King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) in Rabigh, the Haramain High-Speed Railway is the largest transportation project in the Middle East region.

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Designed by Saudi Arabia, it aims to serve visitors of the Two Holy Mosques year-round, especially during the Umrah and Hajj seasons.

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The electrically operated train boasts the highest security and safety standards. It can cover a distance of 450 km in approximately two hours at a speed of up to 300 km/hour.

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At the Medina station of the Haramain High-Speed Railway, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) captured scenes showcasing the range of services offered to passengers.

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Young Saudi specialists efficiently manage the process from passenger reception and reservation verification services to baggage procedures and direct boarding onto the train cars just minutes before departure.

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Passenger services include gate reception, reservation verification, guidance through escalators to the waiting area, and seamless transition to the train platform.

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Additionally, the station staff supervises security arrangements, ensures luggage safety, directs passengers to designated seats, and assists individuals with disabilities by providing wheelchair access to designated seating areas.

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Ensuring a safe and convenient journey, the services extend to onboard provisions, including food options and secure electronic payment methods throughout the trip.

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