Riyadh – Native women can also drive trains in Saudi Arabia, where women’s empowerment is widespread. 32 women have completed the Haramain Express Train Leaders Program to drive the Haramain train connecting Makkah and Madinah.
The Saudi Rail Company has informed that the action is part of expanding women’s empowerment to the transport logistics sector. It was also mentioned that there is a plan to train more natives. Tara Ali Al Zahrani is proud to be one of the first women to drive a train in Saudi Arabia. Theoretical and practical training on train safety and technical matters boosted confidence.
She also said that women should come forward to take advantage of the opportunity to serve the nation as part of Vision 2030. Rotalla Yasar Najjar said that women have excelled not only in the field of transport, but also in serving Hajj and Umrah pilgrims and in the security of Haram mosques.
Raneem Talal Azoos said that he is happy to take up the huge responsibility of driving the train. Haramain train services between Makkah, Madinah, Rabigh and Jeddah. Women will drive electric trains at a speed of more than 300 km per hour on the 450 km long track.
English Summary: Saudi Arabia qualifies 32 women to drive haramain express train.