Ministry of Roads and Urban Development

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.

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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.

PMO to strengthen maritime economy, transit this year

TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – Iran will allocate 154 trillion rials for commercial port investments to accelerate maritime trade and economic growth in 1404 (2025-2026), an official at Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) announced.

Iran imports, exports over 12 mln tons of goods in 10 months

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – An official at Iran’s Roads Maintenance and Transportation Organization says that the country imported and exported 12.3 million tons of non-oil goods from the country in 10-month period.

Cargo transit via Iran up 27% y/y in 10 months: roads min.

TEHRAN, Feb. 02 (MNA) – Iran's Ministry of Roads and Urban Development (MRUD) says cargo transit via the country increased 27% year on year in the 10 months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21, 2024 to January 19, 2025).

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Iran to transit 11 mln tons of goods via road by Yearend

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – An official at Transport and Road Maintenance Organization, affiliated to Iran’s Ministry of Roads, said that 18 million tons of goods are predicted to be transited via Iran by the end of the current Iranian calendar year.

Iran transited 773,000 tons of goods in 5-month period

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – According to the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development, 773,000 tons of goods were transited from the country via rail in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21, 2024).

Iran’s goods transit up 70% in 5 months: Roads min.

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) –Some 8.6 million tons of goods were transited from Iran in rail and road sectors in the first five months of current Iranian calendar year (started March 21, 2024), showing a 70.3 percent rise compared to same period last year.

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Kermanshah-Khosravi railway to connect Iran to Mediterranean

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Iran’s minister of roads and urban development said that Kermanshah-Khosravi railway project will play a leading role in connecting Iran to the Mediterranean Sea.

MRUD holds first meeting of National Transit Center

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – The 7th National Development Plan of Iran (2024-2029) has delegated the responsibility of integrated management of transit in Iran to the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development (MRUD).

National Development Fund allocates €1 bn to Makran Coast

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – Iran is drawing on the resources of the National Development Fund for development of Makran Coast and completion of the National Housing Movement Plan.

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Iran, Azerbaijan record 47% growth in rail freight transport

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – For the first time, rail transit between Iran and Azerbaijan recorded 47 percent growth with the transit of more than 700,000 tons of freight between the two countries.

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Iran to start construction of Rasht-Astara railway soon

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – The Deputy Roads and Urban Development Minister said that Iran will take a loan from the Russian government for the construction of the Rasht-Astara railway, and based on the agreement the project will start in early 2024.

Iran, Azerbaijan agree to launch Astarachay bridge in 4 mos

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – In a telephone conversation, the heads of the Iran-Azerbaijan joint economic commission agreed on the completion of the Astarachay bridge infrastructure and its operation within the next 4 months.

Iran proposed formation of multinational transport fund

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – Iran's deputy transport minister proposed the formation of a joint fund for infrastructural investments and multi-national transport/logistics companies among regional countries during the ministerial meeting in Baghdad.

Iran, Uzbekistan agree to implement transportation coop.

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – Iran's Minister of Roads and Urban Development and an Uzbek delegation agreed on the implementation of a comprehensive plan for the development of transportation cooperation in all areas, as well as the Ashgabat agreement.

'Shiva Bahiraei' first Iranian lady piloting helicopter

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Shiva Bahiraei is the first Iranian lady who has received a CPL(H) certificate from the head of the Iran Civil Aviation Organization.