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Rasht-Astara railway construction deal to be inked soon: Envoy

Iran’s ambassador to Russia said on Monday that the Rasht-Astara railway route would not change as the ultimate expense has been determined, adding that the final agreement would be signed soon as the Iranian side is ready to finalize the project.

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Iran seeks CIS approval for rail access to expand cargo transit

Iran is pushing for approval from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Rail Transport Council to allow its rail wagons to operate across the bloc’s extensive rail network.

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Iran awards first railway infrastructure contract to private investor

Iran has awarded a first contract to the private investor for the development of its railway infrastructure amid plans to expand the country’s rail freight transport market.

Transportation

Iran building 2,800 kilometers of new railways

A senior official in Iran’s transportation ministry says the country is building some 2,800 kilometers of new railways.

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FM official highlights Iranian government railway agreements

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy Mehdi Safari has said that Iran has reached good railway agreements with Central Asian countries during the current administration.

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Russia sends first coal cargo to India via Iranian railway

Russia has for the first time sent two trains laden with coal to India via the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), which connects Russia to India via Iran, according to a statement by Russia’s national railway company.

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Iran, Russia, Azerbaijan inaugurate Rasht-Caspian railway

Iran, Russia and Azerbaijan have inaugurated a major railroad project in the northern Iranian province of Gilan, which is part of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) and reportedly connects the Persian Gulf to the Caspian Sea via rail.

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Rasht-Caspian railway to be inaugurated tomorrow

The Rasht-Caspian Railway Project in Iran’s northern province of Gilan will be inaugurated on tomorrow, June 20, 2024.

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Iran, Russia discuss implementation of Rasht-Astara railway

Senior officials from Iran and Russia explored the implementation and operation of Rasht-Astara railway in northern Iran.

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Russia plans coal exports to India via Iran’s railways

Russia has announced plans to export coal to India through Iran’s railways.

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