Rail service
The Government of Saudi Arabia has finally launched the ambitious project to link Makkah and Madinah through rail via Jeddah. This project will provide safe, fast, reliable and comfortable mode of transport for Umrah and Hajj pilgrims travelling between the two holy cities. This rail link will also ease the traffic between the two holy cities in a big way. It will provide a safe, fast, reliable and comfortable transport service to the pilgrims. This means, besides having air, sea and road links, Makkah and Madinah will be connected with the global railway network. It will also reduce travel costs for pilgrims besides facilitating an easier journey.
Dar Ajaz
Namtehal, Chadura
Lastupdate on : Thu, 27 Sep 2012 21:30:00 Makkah time
Lastupdate on : Thu, 27 Sep 2012 18:30:00 GMT
Lastupdate on : Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:00:00 IST
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