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Zawya
16-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Over 6.5mln pilgrims perform Umrah during 1Q of 2025: Saudi minister
MADINAH — Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah announced that the number of pilgrims who performed Umrah during the first quarter of this year reached more than 6.5 million, and this figure marks an 11 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Addressing the inaugural session of the second Umrah and Ziyarah Forum in Madinah on Monday, Al-Rabiah revealed that the number of renovated historical sites in Makkah and Madinah has increased to 55, enriching the experience of pilgrims and visitors. He noted that the number of Haramain High Speed Train users has increased from 3.3 million passengers in 2022 to 8.8 million passengers in 2024, reflecting the continuous improvements in the level of transportation services provided to pilgrims and visitors. The minister pointed out that the daily capacity of the Rawdah Al-Sharif has been increased to more than 52,000 visitors. Al-Rabiah said that Makkah ranked 5th globally in terms of the number of visitors. He explained that this edition of the conference is witnessing huge participation of 330 Saudi Umrah companies, in addition to 8,000 Umrah agents from various countries around the world. Regarding the digital transformation of the Umrah journey, Al-Rabiah highlighted the remarkable improvement made in the Nusuk app, providing more than 100 services to more than 18 million users. © Copyright 2022 The Saudi Gazette. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
27-03-2025
- Zawya
Haramain Train records highest number of 48,000 passengers a day since its launch in 2018
JEDDAH — The Haramain High Speed Railway recorded its highest number of daily passengers since its launch in 2018, with the number of passengers reached 48,000 on Ramadan 15, corresponding to March 15. The average daily passenger count since the beginning of the holy month has exceeded 39,000, reflecting the high demand for the train as the fastest means of transportation between Jeddah and Makkah, and between Makkah and Madinah. Since the beginning of Ramadan, the number of trips has gradually increased to 130 trips per day during the last ten days of Ramadan. The Saudi Railways Company (SAR) has adjusted train schedules to accommodate maximum number of pilgrims, worshipers, and visitors during the peak annual Umrah season in Ramadan. It has also adjusted passenger routes within stations, and provided additional lounges at the Madinah station to facilitate passengers' flow and improve their travel experience. It is noteworthy that SAR announced its operational plan for Ramadan before the start of the season, which includes providing 1.6 million seats across more than 3,400 trips on the Haramain High Speed Train. The increase in the number of trips is more than 21 percent compared to 2024, with 18 percent increase in the number of seats against the last year. The Haramain High Speed Railway is one of the major transportation projects serving pilgrims throughout the year. It connects Makkah and Madinah via Jeddah, King Abdulaziz International Airport, and King Abdullah Economic City. It operates on a 453-kilometer electric line and is ranked among the 10 fastest trains in the world, with an operational speed of up to 300 km/h. © Copyright 2022 The Saudi Gazette. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Saudi Gazette
26-03-2025
- Saudi Gazette
Haramain Train records highest number of 48,000 passengers a day since its launch in 2018
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — The Haramain High Speed Railway recorded its highest number of daily passengers since its launch in 2018, with the number of passengers reached 48,000 on Ramadan 15, corresponding to March 15. The average daily passenger count since the beginning of the holy month has exceeded 39,000, reflecting the high demand for the train as the fastest means of transportation between Jeddah and Makkah, and between Makkah and Madinah. Since the beginning of Ramadan, the number of trips has gradually increased to 130 trips per day during the last ten days of Ramadan. The Saudi Railways Company (SAR) has adjusted train schedules to accommodate maximum number of pilgrims, worshipers, and visitors during the peak annual Umrah season in Ramadan. It has also adjusted passenger routes within stations, and provided additional lounges at the Madinah station to facilitate passengers' flow and improve their travel experience. It is noteworthy that SAR announced its operational plan for Ramadan before the start of the season, which includes providing 1.6 million seats across more than 3,400 trips on the Haramain High Speed Train. The increase in the number of trips is more than 21 percent compared to 2024, with 18 percent increase in the number of seats against the last year. The Haramain High Speed Railway is one of the major transportation projects serving pilgrims throughout the year. It connects Makkah and Madinah via Jeddah, King Abdulaziz International Airport, and King Abdullah Economic City. It operates on a 453-kilometer electric line and is ranked among the 10 fastest trains in the world, with an operational speed of up to 300 km/h.
Zawya
24-03-2025
- Zawya
Haramain Station in Madinah gears up to receive unprecedented number of passengers during last days of Ramadan
MADINAH — The Haramain High Speed Railway Station in Madinah has geared up to deal with the unprecedented number of passengers during the last 10 days of Ramadan. The number of gates at the station has been increased from 8 to 24 gates, in addition to arranging two new lounges to welcome arriving and departing travelers. This aims to improve passengers' experience and facilitate their smooth movement. The passengers are provided with free transportation between the train station and the Prophet's Mosque, with special arrangements for senior citizens and people with special needs. This is part of the Haramain Railway's efforts to provide the best possible means of transportation for visitors and pilgrims. The Saudi Railways Company (SAR) has announced that its Ramadan plan includes operation of 3400 trips between Makkah and Madinah with provision of more than 1.6 million seats. There has been an increase of 130 daily trips during the last 10 days of Ramadan. This is to accommodate the increasing number of pilgrims and visitors. The Haramain High Speed Train facilitates easier transportation between Makkah and Madinah via Jeddah, the King Abdulaziz International Airport Jeddah, and King Abdullah Economic City. The Haramain Train, with a speed of 300 km per hour, is considered as one of the top 10 fastest electric trains in the world and one of the largest transportation projects in the Middle East. It makes the perfect choice of transportation between the two holy cities. The train, with a capacity of 417 passengers in its business and economy classes, takes two hours to cover the distance of 453 km between Makkah and Madinah.
Saudi Gazette
23-03-2025
- Saudi Gazette
Haramain Station in Madinah gears up to receive unprecedented number of passengers during last days of Ramadan
Saudi Gazette report MADINAH — The Haramain High Speed Railway Station in Madinah has geared up to deal with the unprecedented number of passengers during the last 10 days of Ramadan. The number of gates at the station has been increased from 8 to 24 gates, in addition to arranging two new lounges to welcome arriving and departing travelers. This aims to improve passengers' experience and facilitate their smooth movement. The passengers are provided with free transportation between the train station and the Prophet's Mosque, with special arrangements for senior citizens and people with special needs. This is part of the Haramain Railway's efforts to provide the best possible means of transportation for visitors and pilgrims. The Saudi Railways Company (SAR) has announced that its Ramadan plan includes operation of 3400 trips between Makkah and Madinah with provision of more than 1.6 million seats. There has been an increase of 130 daily trips during the last 10 days of Ramadan. This is to accommodate the increasing number of pilgrims and visitors. The Haramain High Speed Train facilitates easier transportation between Makkah and Madinah via Jeddah, the King Abdulaziz International Airport Jeddah, and King Abdullah Economic City. The Haramain Train, with a speed of 300 km per hour, is considered as one of the top 10 fastest electric trains in the world and one of the largest transportation projects in the Middle makes the perfect choice of transportation between the two holy cities. The train, with a capacity of 417 passengers in its business and economy classes, takes two hours to cover the distance of 453 km between Makkah and Madinah.
