Saudi Press Agency
06 July 2022 (Mina, Saudi Arabia)
During the recent months, the SAR has carried out maintenance and testing operations for the readiness of trains and stations in line with the highest standards of safety and quality to ensure the operation of the train among nine stations in the holy sites.
Haramain High-speed Train aims to provide a fast, convenient, reliable and safe way to travel among Makkah, Madinah and the holy sites while utilizing state-of-the-art technologies.
--SPA
Source
https://www.spa.gov.sa/viewstory.php?lang=en&newsid=2368332
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