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 Since the inception of the Haramain High-Speed Railway , it was a dream of mine to experience this "bullet train" of the desert. While a trip to Madinah wasn't possible due to work schedules, my colleague Nawaz and I decided a trip to Makkah was the perfect alternative. We realized just in time that the inaugural 50% discount offer was ending, so we booked our tickets immediately. We chose the Business Class —a steal at just 26 Riyals (compared to 21 Riyals for Economy)—for the 10:22 AM departure from Jeddah. The Gateway: Jeddah Sulaymaniyah Station The Haramain Railway is a 450-km long high-tech corridor connecting Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah, and Rabigh using advanced Chinese rail technology. We arrived at the Sulaymaniyah Station in Jeddah via taxi. The sheer scale and modernity of the station were staggering. From the moment we stepped out of the taxi, the service was seamless. After a quick ticket check, we were u...