Hedjaz Railway, Ottoman railway line between Damascus and Medina, Jordan and Syria.
The Hejaz Railway spans 1,300 kilometers through desert terrain, connecting Damascus with ancient stations, bridges, and tunnels across multiple countries.
Built between 1900 and 1908 under Sultan Abdulhamid II, this railway reduced the Damascus-Medina journey from 40 days to just 5 days.
International Muslim communities contributed funds to construct this railway, which transported pilgrims from Damascus toward Mecca during the Ottoman period.
Several sections of the original track remain accessible to visitors, with preserved stations housing exhibitions about the railway's engineering and operations.
During World War I, the railway infrastructure endured attacks from T.E. Lawrence and Arab forces, leading to substantial modifications of its original structure.
Location: محافظة تبوك
Official opening: 1908
GPS coordinates: 32.62980,36.10370
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:56
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