Islamic Republic of Iran Railways

Rail traffic btw Tehran, Mashhad disrupted after US attacks

TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) – Passenger train services between Tehran and Mashhad were suspended on Thursday after a US strike hit part of the railroad line, disrupting transportation as millions of mourners converge on Mashhad.

In 11-month period:

Trade exchange from Iran to Afghanistan via rail surge 17fold

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – An official at the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (RAI) has said that trade exchanges between Iran and Afghanistan via rail registered a 17-fold growth in the first 11 months of the current Iranian calendar year (Mar. 21).

Iran, Afghanistan stress deepening coop. in transport sector

TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) – Officials from Iran and Afghanistan emphasized the need for strengthening strategic cooperation in the rail transportation field.

RAI chief:

Constructing Shalamcheh-Basra railway to be finished next yr

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) –The chief executive of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways, also known as RAI, has said the construction operation of Shalamcheh-Basra Railway will be complected before the termination of Arbaeen rituals of next year in 2026.

Pakistan-Iran-Turkey freight train to resume activity soon

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Pakistan’s railways minister announced that the ECO freight train linking Islamabad, Tehran, and Istanbul will resume operations on December 31, emphasizing the country’s interest in expanding regional connectivity with Iran.

Developing trade with neighbors to boom Iran’s economy: CEO

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – The chief executive of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways, also known as RAI, says that the development of trade with the neighboring states will flourish economy of the country.

Iran to launch 3 new rail lines to neighboring states: CEO

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – Iran has announced plans to launch three new rail routes to neighboring countries, amid efforts to increase rail passenger trips in the region.