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Image used for illustrative purpose. Saudi people board at the new KAEC station of the Haramain speed train at King Abdullah Economic City, near Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Setpember 18, 2018.
Jeddah: Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has announced the successful implementation of its operational plan for Ramadan in 1444 AH.
The number of passengers who used the Haramain High-Speed Railway during this period reached over 818,000, indicating a 265% increase compared to the same period last year.
Moreover, SAR operated over 2,540 trips, with the number of daily trips during the holy month exceeding 115, and a compliance schedule of more than 97%.
To cater to the increased demand during Ramadan, SAR increased the capacity of the Haramain High-Speed Railway by increasing the number of daily trips to over 100.
The railway operator made more than one million seats available across five train stations, providing passengers with a wider range of options to choose appropriate schedules of departure and arrival.
