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The Makkah-Madinah Trains Are Resuming Operations After Months
The Haramain High-Speed Railway between Makkah and Madinah is finally reopening.
The service was suspended in March 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic
Passengers will be able to book tickets online from Monday and trains will stop at Makkah, King Abdulaziz International Airport, King Abdullah Economic City, and Madinah.
Authorities have said that the resumption of journeys between Makkah and Madinah comes after ensuring the train network was ready to operate according to the highest safety levels.
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A new timetable for the network is due to be announced
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