Serious Government Moves to Rehabilitate and Restart the Mosul-Baghdad Railway

mesoiraq - Nineveh Provincial Council member Mohammed Aref revealed on Sunday, August 23, 2026, that serious efforts and high-level coordination with Baghdad are underway to reconstruct the railway line connecting Mosul and the capital, following years of complete paralysis. In press statements, Aref explained that the railway's infrastructure suffered near-total destruction due to past terrorist operations. He noted that the current moves aim to establish a comprehensive roadmap in cooperation with the Ministry of Transport to revive this vital artery. Aref emphasized that the project carries significant strategic and economic benefits, including facilitating passenger travel, boosting commercial activity, and streamlining the transport of agricultural and petroleum products, which will ultimately reduce land transport costs. He expressed hope that the project's funding will be secured within the upcoming federal budget allocations.