Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) announced the completion of Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro operations for the 1447 AH Hajj season after transporting more than 1.9 million passengers between its nine stations in Arafat, Muzdalifah, and Mina.

SAR said the metro operated 1,800 trips throughout the season, reflecting high operational efficiency and its capacity to serve pilgrims in accordance with the highest standards of safety and service quality. The company explained that operations continued for seven days, beginning on the 7th of Dhu Al-Hijjah and concluding after the completion of pilgrim movements at the end of the Days of Tashreeq.

According to SAR, the metro efficiently handled high passenger volumes throughout all phases of pilgrim movement, including transportation to Arafat, transfer to Muzdalifah, movement to Mina, and transportation to the Jamarat Bridge during the Days of Tashreeq. The company noted that the integrated operational plan supported smooth mobility and facilitated pilgrims’ movement between the holy sites during the Hajj season.