The most critical phase of the Al-Haramain Train project has begun, Abdul Aziz Al-Huqail, President of the Saudi Railways Organization, said while visiting different work sites of the project including the sites of train stations in Makkah, Jeddah and Madina. “We have started implementing the most difficult part of Al-Haramain Train project. This stage includes constant coordination with pertinent bodies and the renovation of bridges located on the road leading to Makkah and Madina,” Al-Huqail said, Al-Yawm reported. The Pilgrims' Terminal bridge and the Air Base bridge have been completed, while work is in progress to construct the Air Defense bridge, Al-Huqail added. A total of 153 bridges will be constructed outside the boundaries of urban areas, 20 of which have been completed so far, he explained. There are 678 rain drainage canals, 200 of which have been completed, Al-Huqail added. As for train stations, Al-Huqail said that work is being carried out as per schedule and that the stations will be completed on time. He also said the procedures of property expropriation and compensation will be done by a committee with members from seven official boards. “They will assess the value of real estate according to the market price and pay compensation according to the law of public property expropriation.”
