Syrian Railways

*Chemins de fer syriens*
	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

General Establishment of Syrian Railways^[1] (Arabic: المؤسسة العامة للخطوط الحديدية,^[2] French: Chemins de fer syriens, CFS) is the national railway operator for the state of Syria, subordinate to the Ministry of Transportation.^[3] It was established in 1956 and was headquartered in Aleppo.^[4]^[5] Syria's rail infrastructure has been severely compromised as a result of the ongoing conflict in the country.

^ "الرئيسية." (Home page) Syrian Railways. 26 October 2007. Retrieved on 22 October 2013.
^ "اتصـال." Syrian Railways. 16 June 2006. Retrieved on 22 October 2013.
^ "Hme page." Syrian Railways. 21 May 2006. Retrieved on 22 October 2013.
^ Cite error: The named reference Valoczy was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
^ "Contact us." Syrian Railways. 17 June 2006. Retrieved on 22 October 2013. "Syrian Arab Republic Ministry of Transportation Syrian Railways Syria - Aleppo"

[1] "الرئيسية." (Home page) Syrian Railways. 26 October 2007. Retrieved on 22 October 2013.

[2] "اتصـال." Syrian Railways. 16 June 2006. Retrieved on 22 October 2013.

[3] "Hme page." Syrian Railways. 21 May 2006. Retrieved on 22 October 2013.

[Valoczy-4] Cite error: The named reference Valoczy was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

[5] "Contact us." Syrian Railways. 17 June 2006. Retrieved on 22 October 2013. "Syrian Arab Republic Ministry of Transportation Syrian Railways Syria - Aleppo"

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