This article needs to be updated. The reason given is: Article has apparently not been updated since 2011, or even 2008 in places. It makes no note of the described plans' fates, nor does it mention recent developments on the existing lines, for example the closure of the Aqaba Railway in March 2018. (February 2023) |
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Jordan has a total of 507 km of narrow gauge railways (1,050 mm (3 ft 5+11⁄32 in)) as of 2008.
Railway companies in Jordan are:
In the 2000s, Jordanian government began acquiring land for new rail routes. Following a study by BNP Paribas, three routes were planned, which were expected to be tendered later in 2010. The three routes were: [1]
However, in late 2010, the government announced an economic relief package and following the 2011 Jordanian protests it was decided to reduce the expected three-year capital investment plan in the national railway network by 72 percent, partly to fund the relief package. [2] Therefore, it is unclear when the railways expansion plan will be carried out.[ needs update]
There are also plans for a light rail system operating between Amman and Zarqa, and a metro line in Amman.
Currently, two connected but non-contiguously operated sections of the Hedjaz Railway exist:
In August 2011, the Jordanian government approved the construction of the railway from Aqaba to the Iraqi border (near Trebil). The Iraqis in the meantime started the construction of the line from the border to their current railhead at Ramadi. [3]
This article needs to be updated. The reason given is: Article has apparently not been updated since 2011, or even 2008 in places. It makes no note of the described plans' fates, nor does it mention recent developments on the existing lines, for example the closure of the Aqaba Railway in March 2018. (February 2023) |
This article needs additional citations for
verification. (February 2023) |
Jordan has a total of 507 km of narrow gauge railways (1,050 mm (3 ft 5+11⁄32 in)) as of 2008.
Railway companies in Jordan are:
In the 2000s, Jordanian government began acquiring land for new rail routes. Following a study by BNP Paribas, three routes were planned, which were expected to be tendered later in 2010. The three routes were: [1]
However, in late 2010, the government announced an economic relief package and following the 2011 Jordanian protests it was decided to reduce the expected three-year capital investment plan in the national railway network by 72 percent, partly to fund the relief package. [2] Therefore, it is unclear when the railways expansion plan will be carried out.[ needs update]
There are also plans for a light rail system operating between Amman and Zarqa, and a metro line in Amman.
Currently, two connected but non-contiguously operated sections of the Hedjaz Railway exist:
In August 2011, the Jordanian government approved the construction of the railway from Aqaba to the Iraqi border (near Trebil). The Iraqis in the meantime started the construction of the line from the border to their current railhead at Ramadi. [3]