Rasht-Astara Railway

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.

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 finalize contract on Rasht-Astara railroad

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Officials from Iran and Russia will finalize a contract on the completion of construction operation of Rasht-Astara Railroad, Iran's minister of roads and urban development said.

Iran prioritizes completion of Rasht-Astara Railway: Minister

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Iran is paying special attention to the construction of the Rasht-Astara railway in the north of the country, Iran's Minister of Roads and Urban Development says.

Russia, Iran discuss Rasht-Astara railway construction

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Russia is carrying out survey work for the construction of the Rasht-Astara railway section on land plots already purchased by the Iranian government, Russian Deputy Prime Minister said.

Russia to begin studies for Rasht-Astara railway in 2 months

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – The feasibility studies on the construction of Rasht-Astara railway line, within the framework of the Moscow-Tehran memorandum of understanding (MoU), may begin within the next one to two months, the Russian minister says.

Iran, Russia sign 2025 Transit Roadmap

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – In a major step toward strengthening transport ties, Iran and Russia signed the 2025 Transit Roadmap, emphasizing the rapid completion of the Rasht-Astara railway.

Tehran, Moscow to ink agreement on Rasht-Astara construction

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Iranian and Russian transport ministers have agreed on signing the agreement on constructing Rasht-Astara railroad section of the North-South International Transport Corridor by this March, Iran's envoy to Moscow announced.

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.

Pres. Pezeshkian:

Iran determined to operationalize north-south corridor

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says that his administration is resolved to complete the construction operation of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC).

Putin discussed Rasht-Astara railway on Baku visit: Aide

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – Vladimir Putin has discussed the Rasht-Astara railway and the International North-South Transport Corridor during his recent visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan, Russian president's aide Igor Levitin says.

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.

Iran interim pres. to open Rasht-Caspian railway Thursday

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Rasht-Caspian Railway as part of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) will be inaugurated tomorrow by interim president Mohammad Mokhber, the Iranian road minister said Wednesday.

Rasht-Caspian Railway to be inaugurated in two days

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – The Rasht-Caspian Railway Project in Gilan Province will be inaugurated on June 20, 2024.

Iran, Russia monitor Rasht-Astara railway project advancement

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – Bazrpash and Levitin met in Tehran after almost three months in order to monitor the implementation of the Rasht-Astara Railway project and promotion of transit along the INSTC.

Official:

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.

Senior Iranian MP:

Iran, Russia need to step up efforts for ceasefire in Gaza

TEHRAN, Oct. 30 (MNA) – Iranian and Russian lawmakers have stressed the need for an immediate cessation of aggression on the Gaza Strip by the Zionist Israeli regime.

Envoy:

Russia, Iran make progress in Rasht-Astara railway project

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – Moscow and Tehran are moving ahead in their joint work on the Rasht-Astara railway section, Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali said on the sidelines of the 2nd International Altai Forum.

Kremlin:

Rasht-Astara railway agmt. important for North-South corridor

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – The conclusion of an agreement by Russia and Iran on joint construction of the Rasht-Astara railroad section is important for the development of the whole North-South transport corridor, Presidential Spokesman said.

Raeisi, Putin sign contract to build Rasht-Astara railway

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Iran and Russia have signed an agreement worth $1.6 billion to build the Rasht-Astara railway, a project in northern Iran which will be key to transit of cargo through the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC).

Rasht-Caspian Railway to be inaugurated in two months

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Rasht-Caspian Railway as part of the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC) will be inaugurated in two months a report by the Iranian Ministry of Roads and Urban Development said.

Novak:

Russia, Iran to sign agreement on Rasht-Astara construction

TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) – A bilateral agreement between Russia and Iran on construction of the Rasht-Astara section in Iran may be signed in May, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Wednesday.

By next month;

Iran, Russia to finalize Rasht-Astara railway completion deal

TEHRAN, Apr. 05 (MNA) – Iran and Russia will conclude the final agreement on completing the Rasht-Astara railway project by the end of next Iranian month (21 May 2023), a source familiar with the issue said.

Iran, Russia discuss joint projects implementation

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali met with Aide to the President of the Russia Igor Levitin in Moscow.

Putin’s aide in N Iran amid talks to finalize rail project

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Russia’s State Council Secretary Igor Levitin has visited a railway project in northern Iran amid talks between the two countries to secure the funding needed to complete the key North-South transportation link.

Iran, Russia reach agreement on Rasht-Astara Railway

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Iran and Russia reached an agreement for the construction of the Rasht-Astara railway super project which is supposed to be built in 3 years.

Shamkhani:

Iran-Russia economic coop. in line with strategic agreements

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) says that Iran and Russia are strengthening their economic cooperation in line with strategic agreements through constant efforts and firm determination.

Iran, Russia discuss completing Rasht-Astara railway

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Transport and Urban Development Minister for Transportation Affairs Shahriar Afandizadeh says that Tehran and Moscow have held negotiations on completing the Rasht-Astara railway project.