Railroad Transit

Iran sees surge in China-Europe rail traffic after new deal

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s rail authority says 40 trains from China have entered the country this year—compared to just seven over the previous seven years—following a major six-country transit alignment.

Iran becomes gateway for transiting goods btw China, Europe

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – Iran became the golden gateway for transiting 60 million tons of various types of products via rail between China and Europe.

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Talks for Sarakhs and Cheshmeh Soraya electric train underway

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Iran's roads minister says that the initial talks are ongoing to launch Sarakhs (in northeastern Iran)- Cheshmeh Soraya (in West Azarbaijan) electric train.

Iran best transit route for landlocked countries: VP Aref

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref says that Iran is the best transit rote for the landlocked countries.

Tehran, Baku, Moscow reach major agreement on cargo transit

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Iran, Russia, and Azerbaijan have agreed to significantly increase the volume of cargo transit that passes through their territories from the Baltic Sea and the Barents Sea to the Persian Gulf.

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.

Over 5k tons of goods transited via Mehran Border Terminal

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – An official at Roads Maintenance and Transportation organization of Ilam province said on Saturday 5,699 tons of non-oil goods were transited from Mehran Border Terminal in the current Iranian calendar year (started Mar. 21).

Iran, Armenia to ink 3 MoUs in housing, transportation

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Iran and Armenia will sign three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) in the sectors of housing and transportation, Iran's roads minister announced on Monday.

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.

Role of new Iran-China rail line in changing global order

TEHRAN, Jun. 02 (MNA) – A new commercial rail route linking China and Iran has officially launched with the arrival of the first cargo train from the eastern Chinese city of Xi’an at Aprin Dry Port near Tehran.

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Kazakhstan keen on transit cargos through Iran to Iraq

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – Iran’s minister of roads and urban development says that the Republic of Kazakhstan is interested in transporting the transit cargoes from Iran to Iraq.

Iran offers to host independent port offices for neighbors

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – A senior Iranian diplomat announced Tehran's readiness to provide facilities for neighboring countries to establish independent port organizations in Bandar Abbas.

Iran’s railroad sector attracts huge investment

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – The Iranian private sector on Sunday concluded two agreements with the administration on a significant investment in the country’s railroad infrastructures and transportation.

Iran’s rail transit reaches 5 million tons in one year: CEO

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – The chief executive of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways has put the volume of the country's rail transit in the previous Iranian calendar year (ended March 20, 2025) at five million tons.

Iran to invest $750mn in rail-transport industry

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was inked on Sunday in the rail and transport industry of the country, valued at $750 million, with the participation of Iran’s minister of roads and urban development.

Iran’s roads min. meets with Azeri pres. Aliyev in Baku

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Roads and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh, who also chairs the Iran-Azerbaijan Joint Economic Committee, met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Baku to discuss bilateral ties and economic coop.

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 reports new record in cargo transit

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Iran has reported a new record in international cargo transit via its territory amid efforts by the government to increase its revenues from transit fees and boost economic and trade relations with regional countries.

Iran TRACECA presidency opportunity for regional transit boom

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – An official at the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development has said that Iran’s presidency of TRACECA is a golden opportunity for regional transit development.

Tehran, Ashgabat pursue increased cargo transit via railways

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Iran and Turkmenistan have agreed to expand their cross-border railway links to increase the volume of cargo transit passing through the two countries' territories to regional states.

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.

Iran, Kyrgyzstan stress strengthening coop. in transportation

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – Iranian and Kyrgyz transport officials have emphasized the need for strengthening cooperation in the field of transportation.

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).

Iran, Turkey discuss expansion of transport, transit coop.

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Iran and the Republic of Turkey exchanged their views on the expansion of cooperation in the fields of transportation and transit.

Iran to finish land purchases for Russia-funded rail in 2026

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Iran is racing against time to complete land purchases for a key railway project along the Caspian Sea coast that is planned to be built using Russian funding.

Iran, Russia review agreements on roads, urban development

TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Road and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh and Russian Minister of Transport Roman Vladimirovich Starovoyt have evaluated agreements and understandings between the two countries.

Iran, Turkey to soon resolve issue of stranded trucks: min.

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – Iran’s minister of roads and urban development says country is working with neighboring Turkey to reach a permanent solution to the issue of trucks stranded at the border between the two countries because of fuel tax disputes.