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The Hejaz Railway waited a century to be reborn of its ashes

The International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) is a 7,200 km multi-modal trade network designed to connect India to Russia and Northern Europe.1 It serves as a strategic alternative to the traditional Suez Canal route, significantly reducing transit time and costs.2

The Middle East is currently undergoing a "Railway Renaissance." As of 2026, several multi-billion dollar projects are transitioning from construction to operation, aimed at connecting cities, reducing road congestion, and diversifying oil-dependent economies.

The Iraq-Türkiye Development Road (IDRP) and the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) are the two most significant competitors for global trade flow in the region.

The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) is a multi-modal transit project launched at the 2023 G20 Summit.

The Iraq-Türkiye Development Road (also known as the "Dry Canal") is a massive $17 billion infrastructure project designed to create a direct trade corridor between the Persian Gulf and Europe.