Transport in Syria - Railways

Railways


total: 2,052 km
standard gauge: 1,801 km of 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) gauge
narrow gauge: 251 km of 1,050 mm (3 ft 5 1⁄3 in) gauge (2006)

See also Hejaz railway.

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