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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.

July 14, 2023 | Infrastructure

Cross-border services resume between Iran and Afghanistan

First train to Rozanak following repairs to damaged infrastructure.

August 21, 2021 | Uncategorized

Megaproject needed to improve Iran’s transport network

Rail projects get go-ahead, but government performance on rail criticised.

July 21, 2020 | Infrastructure

Confusion over India’s role in Iran’s Chabahar - Zahedan line

IRAN and India have moved to allay concerns that India has been excluded from the construction of Iran’s 628km line connecting Chabahar and Zahedan.

July 8, 2020 | Infrastructure

Iran begins track laying on Chabahar - Zahedan railway

IRAN’s Islamic Republic Railways (RAI) has begun track laying on the Chabahar - Zahedan railway project following a ceremony held on July 7.

January 10, 2020 | Fleet

Iran focuses on domestic fleet production

IRANIAN transport and urban development minister, Mr Mohammad Eslami, says Iran Railways (RAI) expects to receive “300 new domestically-manufactured wagons and locomotives” by March 19, the end of the Iranian calendar year.

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