<strong>Haramain High Speed Railway: </strong>This high speed rail network, launched in 2018, connects the holy cities of Mecca and Medina with Jeddah's international airport. Click through to see more.
Haramain High Speed Railway: This high speed rail network, launched in 2018, connects the holy cities of Mecca and Medina with Jeddah's international airport. Click through to see more.
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<strong>From Jeddah:</strong> There are two stations in Jeddah, one at the airport and the other, Al-Sulimaniyah (pictured), closer to the city center.
From Jeddah: There are two stations in Jeddah, one at the airport and the other, Al-Sulimaniyah (pictured), closer to the city center.
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<strong>Pricing:</strong> An economy ticket between Jeddah Al-Suleimanyah and the King Abdullah Economic City costs 57.50 Saudi riyals (about $15.30).
Pricing: An economy ticket between Jeddah Al-Suleimanyah and the King Abdullah Economic City costs 57.50 Saudi riyals (about $15.30).
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<strong>How to use it: </strong>Train timing are posted in English and Arabic, and most passengers use the HHR app to reserve tickets in advance.
How to use it: Train timing are posted in English and Arabic, and most passengers use the HHR app to reserve tickets in advance.
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<strong>Speed racer:</strong> Trains can reach maximum speeds of 300 kilometers per hour.
Speed racer: Trains can reach maximum speeds of 300 kilometers per hour.
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<strong>Boarding time:</strong> Passengers are escorted from the waiting area to the platform by station staff.
Boarding time: Passengers are escorted from the waiting area to the platform by station staff.
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<strong>Sign of the times</strong>: Stations are beautiful but still low on amenities.
Sign of the times: Stations are beautiful but still low on amenities.
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<strong>All aboard:</strong> In the business class cars (shown here), travelers are served meals and can watch TV on in-seat screens.
All aboard: In the business class cars (shown here), travelers are served meals and can watch TV on in-seat screens.
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<strong>Dining in: </strong>A typical train meal includes hummus, pita, and a fruit cup.
Dining in: A typical train meal includes hummus, pita, and a fruit cup.
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<strong>Pilgrim point:</strong> One end of the Haramain High Speed Railway is the Muslim holy city of Mecca, whose train station is shown here.
Pilgrim point: One end of the Haramain High Speed Railway is the Muslim holy city of Mecca, whose train station is shown here.
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<strong>The other direction: </strong>The opposite end of the rail system is another city important to Muslims, Medina (shown here).
The other direction: The opposite end of the rail system is another city important to Muslims, Medina (shown here).
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<strong>Women led</strong>: The first class of female drivers began on the rail line in 2018.
Women led: The first class of female drivers began on the rail line in 2018.
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