Saudi Arabia resumes ticket sales for Makkah and Madinah high speed train
Published 15 Mar,2021 via Arab News - Economy RIYADH - Saudi Arabia has resumed ticket sales for its high speed rail link between Makkah and Madinah, a key transport artery for pilgrims performing Hajj and Umrah.
The Haramain high-speed train will resume operations from March 31, 2021, Saudi Press Agency reported. It will service Makkah, Madinah, King Abdulaziz Airport Jeddah, and King Abdullah Economic City Station.
Transport chiefs have been operating test runs ahead of its full return to service.
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