As the site lay near an important crossing on the Baghdad Railway, knowledge gathered there was of considerable importance to the military.

The Berlin to Baghdad Railway was built in the same time.

The station was built in 1912 by the Baghdad Railway.

The Baghdad Railway played a central role in this.

He believed himself a global citizen and is often called the "Father of the Baghdad Railway".

Property rights in Baghdad Railway passed out of German control.

The two lines were the first two sections of the Baghdad Railway.

The station was opened on 25 October 1918 by the Baghdad Railway.

Its opening followed the establishment of the Baghdad Railway, and contributed to further settlement in the area.

The main line used was the Baghdad Railway.