Holy Sites train transports 1.87 million passengers during the 1446 Hajj season

SAR transported around 1.87 million pilgrims through 2154 flights between Mina, Muzdalifah and Arafat stations during the 1446 Hajj season

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Saudi Railways (SAR) transported nearly 1.87 million passengers through the Holy Sites train between the stations in Mina, Muzdalifah and Arafat, during an operating period that extended from the seventh day of Dhu al-Hijjah until the end of the Tashreeq days, through (2154) trips amid high coordination with various relevant authorities.

The Holy Sites train's operational plan during the 1446 Hajj season included five main movements. <The operational plan for the Holy Sites train during the 1446 Hajj season included five main movements, as the first movement started between all stations on the seventh and until sunset on the eighth of Dhu al-Hijjah, during which more than (27) thousand passengers were transported, then the second movement, which included the transportation of (282) thousand pilgrims from Mina to Arafat, followed by the third movement, which witnessed the transportation of (282) thousand pilgrims from Mina to Arafat. Arafat, followed by the third movement, which witnessed the transportation of (294) thousand pilgrims from Arafat to Muzdalifa, and in the fourth movement, more than (349) thousand pilgrims were transported from Muzdalifa to Mina, while the last movement, which continued until sunset of the last day of Tashreeq, recorded the transportation of more than (920) thousand passengers to and from Mina Station 3 (Jamarat).

SAR” CEO Dr. Bashar bin Khalid Al-Malik valued the support and empowerment provided by the wise leadership that contributed to the integration of efforts and services provided to the pilgrims, including transportation services through the Holy Sites Train,

He pointed out that the completion of the operational plan reflects the role played by SAR employees, the effectiveness of joint coordination with various operational and security authorities, as well as the preparatory efforts that included simulation experiments and a comprehensive trial run, ensuring the highest levels of readiness and safety.