Jordanian Railway Network

A closer integration between the transport markets of the Mediterranean will make transport connections faster, cheaper and more efficient to the benefit of citizens and businesses.

The “North-South corridor”, from the Syrian Border to the Port of Aqaba (509 km), is the main rail line of this proposed network, connecting the national capital of Amman, the surrounding logistics centres, and the nation’s gateway port of Aqaba.

As the corridor is the backbone of the project, the links to the neighbouring countries are foreseen for later stages. Through the project, the connection of the region to Turkey and Europe, on one hand, and to the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, on another hand, will be realized.

First phase

The corridor includes a rail link between Aqaba Port and the country’s largest phosphate mine of Shidiya, which is currently in operation. Once finished, phosphate will be transferred directly from Shidiya Mine to the proposed Wadi Yutum station and to the new South Terminal of the Port of Aqaba.

Second phase

In the second phase, the planned construction of the new Standard Gauge rail section between the new South Terminal of Aqaba Port up to the border with Syria, will be completed.

The project’s outcome will have a multiplying effect for the rest of the Mediterranean region and for Europe as a whole, enabling increased mobility of the populations, facilitating international freight flows and business opportunities.

About the promoter and partner institutions

The “Jordanian Railway Network” project is promoted by the Ministry of Transport of Jordan

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