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Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) transported over 1.9 million pilgrims on the Mashair Metro during the 2026 Hajj season. This large-scale transport effort supports the safe and efficient movement of pilgrims in Mecca, a critical aspect of managing one of the world's largest annual religious gatherings. Additionally, the Hajj Ministry introduced three enhanced package categories and discontinued Package D to improve the pilgrimage experience.