Turkey, Syria, Jordan to revive historic Hejaz railway line

Turkey, Syria, and Jordan are set to revive the historic Hejaz railway line, according to Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu. The agreement was established during a recent meeting in Amman. It includes a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in transportation infrastructure. Turkey will help complete 30 kilometers of railway in Syria, while Jordan will assess its ability to maintain locomotives.

The initiative aims to enhance access to the Red Sea via Jordan’s Port of Aqaba. Additionally, road transport between Turkey and Jordan through Syria will resume after a lengthy suspension. Uraloglu emphasized the importance of preserving regional heritage and fostering cooperation.