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Lebanon’s first electric train hopes to revive railway system

Al Jazeera Sunday 11 October 2026, 18:00 UTC 1 min read
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Lebanon’s first electric train hopes to revive railway system NewsFeed Lebanon’s first electric train hopes to revive railway system A new solar-powered model train has returned to a section of Lebanon’s historic railway, hoping to revive tourism and interest in the country’s long-dormant rail network. Published On 11 Oct 2026

Lebanon’s first electric train hopes to revive railway system NewsFeed Lebanon’s first electric train hopes to revive railway system A new solar-powered model train has returned to a section of Lebanon’s historic railway, hoping to revive tourism and interest in the country’s long-dormant rail network. Published On 11 Oct 2026
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