Saudi Arabia Hajj Update: First train runs for Haj pilgrims, journey from Jeddah Airport to Mecca will now be superfast

A big facility for Haj pilgrims has started in Saudi Arabia. The first train to Mecca departs from King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah from Tuesday, 5 May 2026. With this new arrangement, the journey of Haj pilgrims will become more comfortable and faster than before.

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Big increase in number and speed of trains

Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has significantly increased the capacity this time considering the number of passengers. A total of 2.21 million seats have been arranged this season, which is 2.10 lakh more than last year. A squad of 35 trains has been prepared for this work, which will run at a speed of 300 km per hour. A total of 5,308 trips have been planned for the entire season and on peak days, more than 142 trains will run daily.

Traveling without luggage: What is the new facility?

To reduce the hassles of pilgrims, ‘Hajj Without a Baggage’ initiative has been continued for the second year. Under this special facility, the luggage of Haj pilgrims will be transported directly from their airport to their place of stay in Mecca. With this, passengers will not need to travel in the train with heavy bags and they will be able to complete their journey easily.

Saudi Vision 2030 and new plan for connectivity

This entire arrangement has been made to meet the goals of Saudi Arabia’s National Transport and Logistics Strategy and Saudi Vision 2030. The journey between Mecca and Medina through Haramain High-Speed ​​Railway will now be completed in about two hours. The network connects key stations such as Jeddah, King Abdulaziz International Airport and King Abdullah Economic City, allowing passengers arriving by flight to directly reach the train.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

By how much has the capacity of trains been increased for Haj pilgrims?

This time the capacity has been increased to 2.21 million seats, which is 2.10 lakh more than last year.

What is ‘Hajj Without a Baggage’ facility?

Under this scheme, passengers’ luggage is transported directly from their airport to hotels in Mecca to make the journey easier.