Saudi's high-speed railway to be inaugurated today

Saudi Arabia’s new Haramain high-speed railway, which will connect the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah, is to be inaugurated today by King Salman.

The 450 kilometer prepare line associates the heavenly urban communities of Makkah and Madinah with stations at Jeddah, King Abdul Aziz International Airport, and King Abdullah Economic City. 

Dr. Nabil bin Mohammed Al-Amoudi, Saudi Minister of Transport, offered his thanks to the King for his support of the service and in addition his help for national undertakings. 

Al-Amoudi said King Salman gives great importance to the transportation projects in Saudi Arabia as they represent the Kingdom’s efforts in serving citizens and visitors, specifically pilgrims.

He additionally said the King and Crown Prince Mohammad canister Salman are constantly dedicated to give the most elevated quality administrations to explorers, to satisfy Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, which expects to expand the quantity of pioneers. 

This goliath venture has been actualized in three phases by various national and universal organizations. 

The project can carry 60 million passengers a year with a fleet of 35 trains containing 417 seats each.

Chairman of the Public Transport Authority, Dr. Rumaih bin Mohammed Al-Rumaih, said the project is the region’s first high-speed electric train.

The designs of the stations of the Haramain rail were inspired by the unique Islamic architecture of the cities of Makkah and Madinah.