Iran Expands Railway Network with 2,800 Kilometers of New Railways

A senior official in Iran’s transportation ministry announced that the country is constructing approximately 2,800 kilometers of new railways.

Iran (IMNA) - Kheirollah Khademi, the deputy transport minister, made this statement on Saturday, highlighting that most of the new railways are located along the north-south and east-west transport corridors, which aim to enhance international cargo transit through Iran.

Khademi noted that the two primary rail transport corridors in Iran are expected to reach a total length of 9,100 kilometers upon completion. Currently, 5,100 kilometers of these railways have been finished, with work ongoing on an additional 2,800 kilometers. He added that the construction of the remaining 1,200 kilometers has yet to commence.

One significant section of the north-south railway network connects the southeastern port of Chabahar on the Sea of Oman to Zahedan near the borders with Afghanistan and Pakistan. Khademi reported that this railway segment has progressed by 72% and could become operational by March 2026, provided the government allocates approximately 200 trillion rials (around $340 million) for its funding.

In addition to railways, Iran is also developing around 6,000 kilometers of new highways to bolster its capacity for cargo and passenger transport. The country plans to inaugurate about 1,000 kilometers of these highways each year.

This extensive investment in road and railway infrastructure comes as demand for freight transport through Iranian territory has surged, particularly from countries such as Russia and India. A key rail link between Rasht and the Caspian Port was opened in late June to facilitate direct freight transport from the Caspian Sea to the Persian Gulf.

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