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Amman, Jan 22 — Ministry of Investment presents strategic transport investment opportunities via updated ‘Invest in Jordan’ platform, led by high-speed passenger rail linking Amman with Aqaba and light rail between Amman and Zarqa.
According to data monitored by Al Mamlaka, projects rank as national priorities within public-private partnership (PPP) pipeline, with strong focus on rail transport.
Opportunities include integrated partnerships across multiple sectors open to local and international investors, alongside strategic projects in energy, logistics and infrastructure identified as growth priorities, supported by enabling zones, incentives and policies to reduce risk and speed delivery.
Projects include high-speed rail Amman–Aqaba as passenger line connecting major cities and key tourist destinations, described as fully integrated, sustainable network.
Light rail project covers rehabilitation of Hejaz Railway between Amman and Zarqa and extension from north Zarqa to airport, length 60 km, expected speed 60 km/h. Government estimates cost of Amman–Zarqa light rail at JD 1 billion, listed under 2026–2029 executive programme.
Pipeline also includes national railway linking Amman and major industrial cities with port, with future regional integration; phase two of BRT adding 41 km across three main corridors with elevated bridges and modern infrastructure in Amman and Madaba; toll road Amman–Ajloun under DBFOT model, length 15 km; and development of Karameh border crossing as greenfield design-build-operate project at new site.