Syrian Railways
General Establishment of Syrian Railways (Arabic: المؤسسة العامة للخطوط الحديدية, French: Chemins de fer syriens, CFS) is the national railway operator for the state of Syria, subordinate to the Ministry of Transportation. It was established in 1956 and was headquartered in Aleppo. Syria's rail infrastructure has been severely compromised as a result of the ongoing conflict in the country.
Modern CFS passenger train, hauled by General Electric Class U17C, north of Aleppo on the former Baghdad Railway | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Aleppo, Syria |
| Reporting mark | CFS |
| Locale | Syria |
| Dates of operation | 1956–present |
| Predecessor | Damas, Hamah et Prolongements Hejaz railway |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge, 1,050 mm (3 ft 5+11⁄32 in) (narrow gauge) |
| Length | 2,750 km (1,710 mi) |
| Other | |
| Website | https://www.cfssyria.sy |
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