Haramain High-Speed Railway transported over 1.2 million passengers during Ramadan.

JEDDAH April 1, 2025 — The Haramain High-Speed Railway served over 1.2 million passengers during Ramadan 1446 AH, marking a 21% increase from the previous year, as reported by Dr. Rumaih Al-Rumaih, Acting President of the Transport General Authority (TGA).

Dr. Al-Rumaih highlighted the success of the Kingdom’s integrated transportation plans for the Ramadan season, showcasing strong performance across sectors including railways, public buses, ride-hailing services, delivery apps, and postal logistics.

“During Ramadan, we provided comprehensive transport services to meet the significant increase in demand, achieving record figures that reflect the sector's readiness and operational efficiency,” he stated.

He emphasized the coordination between public and private sector partners to ensure smooth mobility and improve service quality for all users.

Public transport buses carried over 10 million passengers, with Makkah and Madinah representing 34% of the total. The ride-hailing sector experienced an 81% growth, completing more than 7.8 million trips. Car rental contracts also grew by 26%, exceeding 400,000.

In logistics, over 20 million delivery orders were processed via mobile apps, with Makkah and Madinah making up 32.8% of the total. Additionally, more than 26 million shipments and postal parcels were delivered by 72 licensed companies, reflecting an 18% increase from the previous year.

Dr. Al-Rumaih reiterated the TGA’s commitment to regulatory and supervisory efforts to enhance transport service quality and operational efficiency, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s national transport and logistics strategy.

He praised the contributions of government agencies and private sector partners in ensuring the success of the Kingdom’s Ramadan mobility plans, which improved the experience for Umrah performers and visitors to the Two Holy Mosques.