Islamic Republic of Iran Railways

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.

Tehran-Ankara train to be launched in 2 months: railway chief

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – The managing director of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways Jabbar-Ali Zakeri has revealed plans to launch new train routes connecting Tehran with Ankara and Herat in Afghanistan within the next two months.

Chinese contractor to electrify Iran’s east-west railway

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – Iran has awarded a contract to a Chinese company to electrify its east-west railway amid plans to increase freight transit from China to other countries via the Iranian railway.

ECO transit train passes through Aprin Dry Port symbolically

TEHRAN, Jun. 02 (MNA) – The chief executive of Islamic Republic of Iran Railways has said, “In a symbolic move, ECO transit train passed through Aprin Dry Port simultaneously with the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO)'s ministerial meeting."