Haramain railway increases capacity to 2.2 million for pilgrimage season

Saudi Arabia Railways has officially boosted seat capacity on the Haramain High-Speed Rail to 2.2 million for the 2026 Hajj season. The move includes the deployment of 35 trains running frequent daily trips between Jeddah, Makkah, and Madinah to facilitate seamless travel for authorized pilgrims. Officials emphasized that digital tracking of all rail tickets will be mandatory to maintain strict security zones around the holy sites. Source: Saudi Press Agency (SPA)

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