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After decades of absence, a trial run of the Nuzha steam train in Damascus stirs mixed reactions

Al-Hamah, Syria ·

The steam-powered Nuzha train reappeared in al-Hamah in the Damascus countryside after years out of service. Its appearance has sparked a wide debate among Syrians on social media, with opinions divided between those who welcomed its return and those who held other views.

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