EPISODE · Nov 7, 2025 · 9 MIN
How the Ottoman Hejaz Railway may serve Hajj pilgrims once again
from TRT World Podcasts · host TRT World
The Hejaz Railway used to transport pilgrims, merchants, and soldiers from Damascus to Medina. Today, Türkiye, Syria, and Jordan are reviving this line. What does this reconnection mean in a world dominated by air travel? Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Nasra Omar Bwana
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The Hejaz Railway used to transport pilgrims, merchants, and soldiers from Damascus to Medina. Today, Türkiye, Syria, and Jordan are reviving this line. What does this reconnection mean in a world dominated by air travel? Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Nasra Omar Bwana
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