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September 11, 2023 | Freight

Russian intermodal train to Saudi Arabia enters Iran

The launch of the new service follows a meeting between Iran and Russia in August.

September 11, 2023 | Middle East

Construction begins on Iraq - Iran railway

The 32km cross-border project is expected to take 18-24 months to complete.

July 14, 2023 | Infrastructure

Cross-border services resume between Iran and Afghanistan

First train to Rozanak following repairs to damaged infrastructure.

May 30, 2023 | Infrastructure

Russia and Iran to complete Rasht - Astara line

The line forms part of the international North-South transport corridor.

April 12, 2023 | Infrastructure

Works starts later this month on Iran - Iraq railway

Iraq has allocated $US 230m to building 32km line.

November 4, 2022 | Infrastructure

Iran’s Rasht - Astara line requires additional $US 656m investment

The line will connect with the Azerbaijan network.

June 29, 2022 | Infrastructure

Afghanistan and Iran plan completion of Khaf - Herat line

Construction of the line stopped during the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan.

February 8, 2022 | Infrastructure

Pakistan eyes standard gauge line to the Middle East and Europe

Reducing journey times a key consideration for building the new 635km railway.

January 14, 2022 | Freight

Islamabad - Tehran - Istanbul freight service relaunched

The service is expected to improve trade between Pakistan, Iran and Turkey.

January 4, 2022 | Infrastructure

Agreement signed for Iran - Iraq rail link

Construction of the new line will take two years and cost up to $US 120m.

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