Iraq unveils transport comprehensive plan for Arbaeen pilgrimage

The Iraqi Ministry of Transport has detailed its transport comprehensive plan for the upcoming Arbaeen pilgrimage, involving coordinated efforts across land, air, and sea.

The pilgrimage, one of the world’s largest religious gatherings, is set to take place on Sunday, August 25, amid significant security and service preparations.

Mitham Al-Safi, the media spokesperson for the Minister of Transport, informed Shafaq News Agency that the ministry is “deploying all its major formations to facilitate the pilgrimage. The General Company for Transporting Passengers and Delegations has dispatched 650 buses, while the General Company for Railways is operating 16 trains across four routes: Karbala-Baghdad, Karbala-Basra, Souq Al-Shuyoukh-Karbala, and Al-Diwaniyah-Karbala.”

The General Company for Land Transport has also deployed 130 trucks to support logistical efforts, further enhancing the ministry’s coordinated approach.

Al-Safi also noted that the railways’ company is transporting Iranian pilgrims from the Shalamcheh border crossing in Basra.

Regarding airport operations, Al-Safi pointed out that Najaf Airport handled 100 flights on Monday, while Baghdad Airport recorded 75 flights.

He further mentioned that the General Company for Private Transport organizes bus terminals within Karbala and at border crossings.