Women Begin Driving Mecca-Medina Train in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Railways has released a video of women driving trains and receiving training while sitting in the driver’s seat.
The Saudi women can be seen busy performing their duties on the train in a video clip that went viral on social media.
Saudi Railways announced that 31 indigenous women have completed training to drive high-speed trains.
The Mecca-Medina Haramain high-speed train is one of the fastest in the world.
Saudi woman Sara Al Shehri said, “I and my colleagues have been the first to have the honor of running a high-speed train in the Middle East, which I am proud of.”
Noorah Hisham, another Saudi woman who completed the training, says that it is a job of great responsibility. The safety of those who come for Hajj, Umrah, and Ziarat is the responsibility of the Haramain Express driver.
Saudi female driver Shajin al-Mursi said that it is a matter of great pride to be part of the first group to receive train driving training.
Source: dailytimes.com.pk
