Saudi opens high-speed rail line connecting Mecca and Medina
Saudi Arabia on Tuesday inaugurated a high-speed rail line connecting the holy cities of Mecca and Medina. The distance between the two cities would be covered in less than two hours, reportedly less than half the time it takes to cover the same distance by road. The 450-kilometre Haramain Railway line is a part of the 'Saudi Vision 2030' programme.