08 January 2010
Aleppo - The first trip of Aleppo-Gaziantep train was run on Friday from Baghdad station in Aleppo.

The train is to run 2 trips a week on Friday and Sunday, and is to return from Gaziantep at night.

Director General of the General Establishment of Syrian Railways George Mokaabari said the train provides room for 277 passengers.

The trip is expected to last for 3 and quarter of an hour, crossing 109 km, 26 of which are within the Syrian territories.

By Manal Ismael/Mazen

© SANA (Syria Arab News Agency) 2010