Iran, Turkey in talks for launching Tehran-Istanbul train services
Iran and Turkey are holding talks for launching a direct passenger train service between Tehran and Istanbul.
RAI, Iran-Venezuela Bi-National Bank ink contract to finance manufacturing wagon
Managing Director of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (RAI) Saeed Rasouli on Wed. revealed signing of a contract between RAI and Iran-Venezuela Bi-National Bank to support domestic manufacturing of wagon.
Iran to expand domestic rail equipment production
Iran Railways (RAI) is looking to increase the production of rail equipment and expand the export to more foreign countries, head of Islamic Republic of Iran Railways Saeed Rasouli told Trend.
Construction of 800km of railway to be accomplished by Mar. 2021
Managing Director of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (RAI) Saeed Rasouli announced on Sunday that by March 2021, construction of some 800 kilometers of railway will be completed.
Iran resolved to expand regional railway ties: RAI head
Managing director of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (RAI) Saeed Rasouil said in an interview with Mehr news agency that Iran is resolved to improve its regional railway ties and will help Jordan improve its railway infrastructure and fleet by producing wagons and constructing railroad for the country.
Shalamcheh-Basra railway project to be implemented in Autumn
Shalamcheh-Basra railway project will be implemented within three months, Iranian Deputy Road Minister Kheirollah Khademi said in a joint meeting between heads of the railways of Iran, Iraq and Syria in Tehran on Monday.
Iran accomplishes Khaf-Herat railroad infrastructure: dep. min.
Deputy Minister of Roads and Urban Development Kheirollah Khademi announced on Monday that construction of the infrastructure of Khaf-Herat railroad has been accomplished and railway track laying of this project has been done up to 88 percent in Iranian territory.
Pakistan-Iran freight train service back on track
The Pakistan-Iran freight train service has been restored after remaining suspended for four days due to the derailment of nine bogies in Pakistan’s Taftan area, Chagai district.
¥13.6bn Chinese LC ready to be used for Tehran-Isfahan high speed rail
Deputy Head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (RAI) announced on Monday that the opened ¥13.6 billion ($2.37 billion) Chinese Letter of Credit (LC) is ready to be utilized for completion of Tehran-Isfahan high speed rail.
Domestic factories to manufacture 1,000 passenger wagons
The managing director of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (RAI) announced the endorsement of a 20-trillion-rial-agreement (about $151 million) which will let domestic companies to manufacture 1,000 passenger wagons of various types.