Ministry of Roads and Urban Development

Iran’s dep. roads min.:

Rasht-Astara railway contract to be finalized by next month

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – Iran’s deputy minister of roads and urban development has said that the Rasht-Astara Railway project’s contract between Iran and Russia would be finalized within the next one month.

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.

Russia companies seek joint production of equipment with Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Several Russian companies have proposed cooperation with Iran to produce heavy construction equipment suh as dump trucks, excavators, and shovel loaders.

Russia to begin construction of key Iranian rail link in 2026

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Russia will begin construction operation on a long-anticipated railway project in northern Iran in early 2026, according to an official from Iran's Ministry of Roads and Urban Development.

Roads min.:

Iran prioritizes operationalization of North-South Corridor

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – The Minister of Roads and Urban Development says that Iran pays serious attention to the completion of the construction of the Astara-Rasht railway, which is part of International North-South Corridor despite the sanctions.

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.

2 projects turning Iran’s eastern provinces into transit hub

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – Iran’s eastern provinces are becoming a transit hub with the commissioning of two mega projects aimed at enhancing transportation infrastructure and promoting trade development.

Iran’s transit via road reaches 5 million tons in 4 months

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – An official at Iran’s Roads and Maintenance Services Organization says the country’s volume of goods transit via road has reached five million tons in the first four months of current Iranian calendar year (started Mar. 21).

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.

Iran’s ports handle 53 mn tons of cargo in first quarter

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – Iran’s ports handled a total of 53 million tonnes of cargo during the first quarter of the Iranian year 1404 (March 21st - June 20th), according to new figures released by the Ports and Maritime Organisation (PMO).

On occasion of Khorramshahr Liberation Day:

Pres. Pezeshkian inaugurates 59,264 road, urban projects

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – On the occasion of Khorramshahr Liberation Day (May 24), 59,264 projects related to roads, urban development, transportation, meteorology, and housing were inaugurated on Saturday in the presence of President Masoud Pezeshkian.