MAKKAH, June 10 – The Al-Mashaaer Al-Mugaddassah Metro Line is ready to serve thousands of pilgrims traveling between the holy sites of Makkah, Mount Arafat, Muzdalifah and Mina during this year’s Haj season.
According to Saudi Press Agency (SPA) the metro service helps pilgrims perform their rituals smoothly and comfortably.
The 18-kilometre-long double railway line has nine stations distributed across the holy sites and can accommodate 72,000 passengers per hour.
“The metro travels at a speed of 80 kilometres per hour and covers the distance between Mina and Arafat in about 20 minutes.
“The fleet consists of 17 trains, each with a capacity of 3,000 passengers, facilitating the transport of over 350,000 pilgrims between the various holy sites.The stations are designed to ease pilgrims’ movement,” read the report.
According to the report, to accommodate the large number of pilgrims, the waiting area is separated from the boarding area, and the boarding platform is separated from the departure platform.
The report also noted that the availability of elevators makes it easier for pilgrims, especially the elderly and people with disabilities, to access the platforms.
In addition, the metro is environmentally friendly as it operates on electric power with zero carbon emissions, contributing to the preservation of the environment at the holy sites and the overall health of the pilgrims.
