Jordan, Turkey sign railway project deal

By Petra - Dec 16,2014 - Last updated at Dec 16,2014

AMMAN — The Jordan Hijaz Railway Corporation (JHRC) signed an agreement with Turkish State Railways on Tuesday to implement a railway project that will help passengers commute from Amman and Zarqa to Queen Alia International Airport.

The agreement was signed by JHRC Director General Salah Lozi and Suleyman Karaman, director general of Turkish State Railways.

According to Lozi, the railway project will serve more than 250,000 passengers on a daily basis, reduce traffic congestion and save fuel.

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