Saudi Arabia boosts Haramain high-speed rail capacity to 2.2 million seats for Haj

Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) said on Sunday it had increased the operational capacity of the Haramain High-Speed Train to more than 2.21 million seats for the Haj season.

The rail line, which runs from Mecca through Jeddah, King Abdulaziz International Airport, King Abdullah Economic City and Medina, is expected to carry pilgrims on more than 5,300 trips.

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SAR said a fleet of 35 electric trains will be deployed, each with a capacity of 417 passengers.

The trains operate on a 453-km network and can reach speeds of up to 300 km/h, providing a high-capacity transport option for pilgrims travelling between the holy cities.