Saudi women allowed to drive trains between Makkah and Madina

Saudi women have begun driving the Makkah-Madinah Haramain train.

Saudi Railways also released a video of women driving trains and receiving training while sitting in the driver’s seat.

Saudi Railways announced that 31 indigenous women have completed training to drive high-speed trains. The Mecca-Medina Haramain high-speed train is one of the fastest in the world.

Saudi woman, Sara Al Shehri said, “I and my colleagues have been the first to have the honor of running a high-speed train in the Middle East, which I am proud of.”

Noorah Hisham, another Saudi woman who completed the training, says that it is a job of great responsibility. The safety of those who come for Hajj, Umrah, and Ziarat is the responsibility of the Haramain Express driver.

Saudi female train driver Shajin al-Mursi said that it is a matter of great pride to be part of the first group to receive train driving training.

The Saudi Railway Company qualified more than 30 Saudi women as female drivers of the Haramain Express Train, according to Saudi Gazette.

The women train captains have expressed their pride in having this opportunity to become the first female train drivers in the Middle East. They confirmed that transporting pilgrims and visitors gives them motivation to work with great care.