Haramain High Speed Railway Marks Successful Hajj 1447 AH Season With Over 1.16 Million Passengers

Haramain High Speed Railway Marks Successful Hajj 1447 AH Season With over 1.16 Million Passengers

Riyadh, June (پاکستان پوائنٹ نیوز ‎‎‎ 11 يونيو 2026ء) The Haramain High Speed Railway recorded outstanding performance during the Hajj season, achieving an on-time performance rate exceeding 98%. The number of daily trips on peak days reached 142, reflecting the system's high readiness, efficient operational management, and ability to accommodate increased demand during the season.

SAR CEO Bashar AlMalik said that the achievements realized during the 1447 AH Hajj season were made possible by the significant support provided by the Kingdom's leadership to the pilgrim service system. He noted that the continuous follow-up and attention from Minister of Transport and Logistic Services and Chairman of SAR Saleh Al-Jasser contributed to providing all the necessary enablers for implementing the operational plan at the highest levels of efficiency and readiness.

The Haramain High Speed Railway is one of the fastest electric trains in the world, reaching speeds of up to 300 kilometers per hour. It connects Makkah and Madinah via five main stations along a 453-kilometer route and is one of the Kingdom's most prominent modern transportation projects, supporting pilgrim services.