Karyshan cites reason for removing Aqaba railway lines
Yasser Kareishan, Director General of Aqaba Railway Corporation, announced that the removal of the old railway lines in Aqaba is part of efforts to develop Jordan's railway network. This action is in accordance with an agreement with the UAE, which includes the construction of a new line to transport phosphates to the ports. He clarified that the old lines no longer meet modern standards in terms of speed and capacity, and that some of their components are over forty years old. Therefore, they have been replaced with new lines that comply with international standards. The project is part of a Jordanian-UAE investment valued at approximately $2.3 billion, aiming to transport 16 million tons annually of phosphates and potash, enhance Aqaba Port’s capacity, and connect Jordan with Syrian and neighboring ports. This initiative seeks to bolster the economy, transportation, and logistics services in the region.
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