Revival of the Hejaz Railway
Planned · Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Syria · Last reported Jun 2026
Source: Middle East Monitor
A railway line project envisaged between Türkiye and Saudi Arabia, traversing Jordan and Syria, creating a strategic logistics artery linking the Gulf states to Europe. The project draws inspiration from the Ottoman-era railway built in 1900, covering 1,300 kilometres from Damascus to Medina. It aims to enhance cooperation on railway standards, technologies, and innovations, and facilitate exchang
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Mass Transit, Rail, Warehouse
- Location
- Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Syria
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Middle East Monitor
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Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | A railway line project envisaged between Türkiye and Saudi Arabia, traversing Jordan and Syria, creating a strategic logistics artery linking the Gulf states to Europe. The project draws inspiration from the Ottoman-era railway built in 1900, covering 1,300 kilometres from Damascus to Medina. It aims to enhance cooperation on railway standards, technologies, and innovations, and facilitate exchange of expertise in design, operation, and maintenance of railway projects. |
Original sector | Transportation |
Location
Country | Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Syria |
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Source | Middle East Monitor |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Mass Transit, Rail, Warehouse |
Article published date | 2026-07-16 |
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