North–South Transport Corridor

Turkmenistan joins INSTC corridor

After Iran, Russia and India accepted the accession of Turkmenistan to the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), the country could join the multi-modal transportation project.

Transportation

Iran, Russia sign contract to start railway project

Iran and Russia have signed a contract that details the road ahead for construction of a key railway in Iran as part of the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC).

Transportation

Russian expert delegation due in Iran to discuss Rasht-Astara railroad project

An expert delegation from Russia is expected to visit Iran within the next few days to discuss the technical issues surrounding the construction of Rasht-Astara railroad in northern Iran, a senior Russian official said.

Transportation

Iran, Russia to Draft Contract for Constructing Rasht-Astara Railroad

Iran and Russia will prepare a general contract on the construction of Rasht-Astara railroad in Iran in the coming months, which is part of the International North-South Transportation Corridor, Russian Transport Minister Vitaly Savelyev told reporters.

Transportation

Rasht-Astara railroad completion to take four years: Russia

Arailroad connecting Rasht and Astara in Iran, which should become part of the International North-South Transportation Corridor, will be built by the end of 2027, Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov told journalists on the sidelines of the Russia-Islamic World Kazan Forum.

Transportation

Transit through INSTC more than quadruples

The International North-South Transit Corridor (INSTC) has witnessed a whopping surge in cargo transit after its marine route via the Caspian Sea became operational by Khazar Sea Shipping Lines Company (KSSLC), according to the company’s managing director.

Transportation

Iran seeks more Russian, Indian funding for transport projects

A senior Iranian government official says the country may tap more funding from Russia and India for transport projects that could facilitate international cargo transit through the Iranian territory.

Transportation

Tehran, Moscow working on INSTC corridor project: Ambassador

Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali said that Tehran and Moscow are planning to complete three different routes of the strategically significant International North-South Transit Corridor (INSTC).

Transportation

Iran, Russia discuss implementation of INSTC corridor

Senior officials from Iran and Russia have explored ways to implement the strategically important International North-South Transit Corridor (INSTC).

Transportation

Construction of Rasht-Astara railroad awaits Russia’s decision

A Russian delegation is in Iran to review the possibility of making investments in the construction project of a strategically important Rasht-Astara railroad in northern Iran.

Transportation