Wadi Rum Station (Hejaz Railway)
Wadi Rum Station
A desert station on the southern stretch of the Hejaz Railway from the early 20th century, with an old steam locomotive on display. Lawrence and his forces once attacked trains on this line.
The Hejaz Railway opened in 1908 and connected Damascus with Medina. During World War I, it was a main target for raids by Lawrence and the Arab revolt forces. Wadi Rum Station preserves its station buildings, along with a steam locomotive and carriages on display. Tour groups occasionally stage a "train attack" scene. The station is about 10 kilometers northwest of the visitor center. It is free, and you can stop on the way if you are driving yourself.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Wadi Rum Visitor Center
- Seven Pillars of Wisdom
- Wadi Rum
- Nabataean Temple of Rum
- Jabal Rum
- Siq Um Al Tawaqi (Lawrence carving)
- Wadi Rum Village & Bedouin Camps
- Lawrence's Spring