Railway Industry

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.

Iran road minister:

Two important railway projects to be completed by yearend

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – Iran's Minister of Roads and Urban Development says that two important railway projects will be completed by the end of the year in the Iranian calendar.

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.

Road Minister:

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.

Pezeshkian enacts Iran-Turkey railway coop. agreement

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian has signed into law the Agreement on Railway Cooperation between Iran’s Ministry of Roads and Urban Development and Turkey’s Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure.

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.

Iran, Russia to sign key deal on railway construction

TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Roads and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadeq says Iran and Russia are to sign a long-anticipated agreement on the construction of the Rasht-Astara railway.

Iran road minister:

Iran, Pakistan agree to facilitate border travel for trucks

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – The Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development says that the railway lines between Iran and Pakistan will be renovated and improved, stressing that the travels for trucks will also be made easier for business people.

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.

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.

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Iran to finish key rail link to Oman Sea until March

TEHRAN, Apr. 10 (MNA) – Iran’s transportation ministry says the construction of a key railway linking the country’s eastern border regions to the Sea of Oman, where Iran’s only Ocean port is located, will finish by late March 2026.

Envoy details Iran-Russia agreement on gas swap deal

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali has explained about on Iran-Russia Rasht-Astara railway and gas swap deal projects.

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, Iraq railway to be connected within 2026

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – With the opening of the Shalamcheh-Basra railway line after 20 years, it is expected that rail connection between Iran and Iraq will be realized by the end of the 1404 year (2026-February).

Tehran, Turkey’s Van train to be launched soon: RAI CEO

TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – Chief Executive of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways, known as RAI, Nasser Bakhtiari has said that Tehran-Van train will soon be launched.

Tehran, Turkey's Van train to be launched next month

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – Iran and Turkey have signed an agreement to launch a train between Tehran and Van next month.

1st rail shipment from China reaches Afghanistan via Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Works Mohammad Ashraf Haqshenas said that the first rail transit shipment from China reached Afghanistan through Iran.

RAI CEO:

Enhancing transit coop. between Iran, Tajikistan ‘essential’

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – The chief executive of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (RAI) has stressed the need for increasing the transport and transit cooperation between Iran and the Republic of Tajikistan.

Iran, Russia call for developing North-South Corridor

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – The CEO of Iran Railways, known as RAI, Jabbar Ali Zakeri, and his Russian counterpart Oleg Belozerov have emphasized enhancing cooperation on the North-South Corridor development.

CIS states show interest in purchasing wagon from Iran: RAI

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – The chief executive of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (RAI) announced the agreement of the CIS member countries to purchase wagons from Iran.

I.R. Railway ready to enhance ties with TRACECA corridor

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – The chief executive of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways, known as RAI, Jabbar Ali Zakeri has announced Iran’s readiness to boost ties with TRACECA corridor members.

Iran, Russia hold talks on expanding coop. in N-S Corridor

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Russian Ambassador to Tehran Alexey Dedov met and held talks with CEO of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways, known as RAI, Jabbar Ali Zakeri to discuss bilateral ties and issues of mutual interest.

Iran’s roads min.:

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.

IRISL:

Iran exports 1st cargo from Caspian port to target markets

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – The first cargo using sea-rail mixed transport has been exported from Caspian Port to the Caspian Sea littoral states, the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines Group reported.

Iran RAILEXPO inaugurated in Tehran

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – The 11th International Exhibition of Rail Transportations & Related Industries Equipment dubbed “IRAN RAILEXPO 2024” was inaugurated at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds on Saturday.