Key points
- Mashaer Metro has completed 2,154 trips during Hajj season
- Operational plan for the Mashaer Metro Train during Hajj season included 5 main phases
- Successful completion of operational plan reflects efforts of SAR employees: CEO
MAKKAH, Saudi Arabia: The Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has transported approximately 1.87 million passengers on the Mashaer Metro Train between the stations of Mina, Muzdalifah, and Arafat during the operating period from Dhu Al-Hijjah 7 until the end of the Days of Tashreeq, completing 2,154 trips, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Tuesday.
According to the SPA, the operational plan for the Mashaer Metro Train during the 1446 AH Hajj season included five main phases.
“From Mina to Arafat”
The first phase, from Dhu Al-Hijjah 7 to 8, transported more than 27,000 passengers across all stations. The second phase moved 282,000 pilgrims from Mina to Arafat, followed by the third phase, which transported 294,000 pilgrims from Arafat to Muzdalifah, the SPA added.
In the fourth phase, more than 349,000 pilgrims were transported from Muzdalifah to Mina. The final phase, which lasted until sunset on the last day of Tashreeq, recorded the movement of more than 920,000 passengers to and from Mina 3 (Jamarat) station, according to the SPA.
“Highest levels of readiness”
CEO of SAR Dr Bashar AlMalik expressed appreciation for the support and empowerment of the Saudi leadership, which contributed to the integration of efforts and services offered to pilgrims, including transportation through the Mashaer Metro Train.
He noted that the successful completion of the operational plan reflects the efforts of SAR employees and the effective coordination with operational and security agencies, supported by extensive preparatory work, including simulation exercises and full-scale trial runs, ensuring the highest levels of readiness and safety.
For images: https://www.spa.gov.sa/en/N2337800
