Will a railways increase a price of a land nearby?

Question

In the news it was announced that a railways will be build near my land in Jordan that will connect Jordan to Middle East countries including Israel and The Gulf of Aqaba.

Answer 1

Yes but it will reduce the price of house nearby.

Is your garden now worth more then your house?  

Answer 2

Generally, yes.  But you need to make sure there is an actual station or cargo loading area nearby, otherwise the trains will just go through your area without stopping and bringing any real benefit to your region.

Answer 3

that will be good for the economy, everyone will get a little richer because of it, so yes.

Answer 4

Yes.