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===Freight Operator=== | ===Freight Operator=== | ||
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aqaba_Railway_Corporation Aqaba Railway Corporation] (ARC). | [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aqaba_Railway_Corporation Aqaba Railway Corporation] (ARC). | ||
Closed down in 2018/9 when Aqaba port line lifted but remaining line in-situ. However, a tourist train runs on a short section at Wadi | Closed down in 2018/9 when Aqaba port line lifted but remaining line in-situ. However, a tourist train runs on a short section at Wadi Rum. | ||
==Maps== | ==Maps== | ||
Revision as of 16:57, 1 November 2024
Country Details
See Wikipedia
National Railway System
National Railway Operator
Jordon Hejaz Railway Corporation (JHR) - Site in Arabic.
Freight Operator
Aqaba Railway Corporation (ARC). Closed down in 2018/9 when Aqaba port line lifted but remaining line in-situ. However, a tourist train runs on a short section at Wadi Rum.
Maps
- Online: Railways Through Europe
- Printed: World Rail Atlas - The Middle East and Caucasus by Neil Robinson
Timetable
Information is available at the Man in Seat 61.
Infrastructure
Gauge
1,050 mm (3 ft 5+11⁄32 in)
Tourist Lines
Jordon Heritage Revival Company (JHRC) - Wadi Rum - Journey through 1916 - Train Ride.
Re-enactment of a 1916 steam train run on a short section of the Hijaz railway at Wadi Rum.
Recent and Future Changes
Future Changes
JHR has plans for a 65 km rail link from Zarqa City to Queen Alia International Airport via Amman.
Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services
See Jordan - Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services.
