Jordan
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 Run.
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.
Obscure and Sparse Passenger Services
Al-Mafraq - Amman – Qatraneh JO1
The Jordanian section the 1050mm gauge Hedjaz Railway, based on Amman, has no normal regular passenger traffic, but has featured in itineraries of photographic specials to the Hedjaz Railway by various tour operators occasionally advertised in the railway enthusiast press. In addition, locally advertised excursions are run including non-religious Jordanian holidays - the Jordan Hejaz Railway website advertises that "Family trips depart on Fridays and Saturdays of every week, and on holidays" from Amman to Al-Jiza at 0900, returning from Al-Jiza at 1400. Report updated: February 2024
