Advantages of Railway System in MakkahPosted by Ady Grewal on August 27th, 2019 The recent transport system in Makkah is creating a severe problem such as traffic jams, lack of parking areas, mixing of traffic with the movement of pedestrians and many more. To resolve these issues Makkah Railway Network has been introduced that will be very helpful in this regard. Since during the season of Hajj and Umrah, there is a huge crowd, so this will reduce the problems of Hajj and Umrah pilgrims. These preparation and assistance will help to resolve the issues of Hajj and Umrah pilgrims to a great deal. The issues of the local community cannot be resolved until better transportation facilities are provided. Thus, there is an urgent need for a better transportation system in Makkah, Madinah, and Jeddah. And for that purpose, the Saudi Government has decided to implement a railway project connecting the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah through Jeddah. The HHR is primarily designed to provide a fast, comfortable, reliable and safe mode of transport. It will be one of the high speed electrified passenger lines. The general purpose of the Saudi Management is to implement the HHR project as a public-funded project. The central features of the Project are based on initial assessments and are subject to revision on more detailed analysis and design. • The HHR will be one of the high speed (360 km/h design speed) electrified passenger lines between Makkah and Madinah through Jeddah. Haramain High-Speed Rail project symbolizes one of the most important transport projects in the development program of the Saudi railway network. Importance of the project: Haramain High-Speed Project has executed an urgent need at present for several reasons. However, the foremost of these reasons is the growing number of pilgrims to perform either Hajj or Umrah, yet it will be started to decreases as pilgrims with umrah tours 2020 will feel the incredible advantages. The impacts and benefits of the project: • Lessening the congestion on the roads between Makkah and Medina as well as Jeddah Governorate. Consequently, the Municipality of Makkah has currently remarked that there are several advantages of introducing the Railway System in Makkah. It will assist to upsurge the urban development outside the major city. A report of estimation shows that more than 10.8 Umrah pilgrims can be accommodated with the help of this by the year 2029. Like it? Share it!More by this author |