Rebuilding Lebanon’s Railway: Economic Recovery with Carlos Naffah

The Lebanese railway was once an engineering marvel connecting the port of Beirut to the wider world. Today, it stands frozen in time. Filmed on site at the decaying, beautiful Baabda Railway Station, policy specialist Carlos Naffah explains the intersection of urban mobility, heritage preservation, and critical policy reform.We tackle the harsh realities of the sector—from weed-covered tracks to the recent controversial restorations of stations like Mar Mikhael. Carlos shares his vision for a sustainable currency-board model and transparent public transport framework that protects citizens' fundamental right to mobility.💬 Join the Conversation: Do you believe private sector initiatives can successfully rebuild public transit in the Levant? Let us know in the comments section below!