Hajj 2025: Saudi Railways Adds 400,000 Seats to Meet Rise in Demand

IQNA – The Haramain High-Speed Railway has introduced a 25% increase in available seats in in this year’s Hajj compared to the previous year.

Saudi Railways SAR recently revealed its operational plan for Hajj 2025.

One of the fastest rail services in the world, the Haramain High-Speed Railway will travel with 2 million pilgrims, with an extra 400,000 seats added to meet the increase in demand.

According to the schedule, the railway is scheduled to operate 4,768 trips between Medina and Mecca until 20 Dhu al-Hijjah 1446, ensuring well-organized transportation for pilgrims.

Saudi Railways’ SAR program includes the Haramain High-Speed Railway, which has 35 trains running at 300 km/h, each with a capacity of 417 seats. This railway offers a modern, eco-friendly, and comfortable travel experience.

Saudi Arabia has prepared 25,000 buses and expanded air, sea, and rail services to accommodate the arrival of pilgrims.

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has secured 3 million flight seats, while Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has allocated 1 million seats across 2,000 flights. The Al Mashair Metro will operate 2,000 trips, transporting over 2 million passengers across key pilgrimage sites.

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has stationed 436 personnel at Jeddah Islamic Port to facilitate the arrival of 5,000 pilgrims, ensuring smooth entry logistics.

Additionally, Saudi Post (SPL) has introduced refrigerated vehicles for transporting medical supplies, reflecting the growing integration of health logistics in Hajj planning.

Source: arynews.tv