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Iran Completes 730KM Chabahar-Zahedan Railway: 33 Stations, 39 Tunnels, 201 Bridges!
- •Iran has completed the 730KM Chabahar-Zahedan railway line project, featuring 33 stations, 39 tunnels, and 201 bridges.
- •This rail network will connect Iran's interior regions to the Indian Ocean, creating a major trade route for landlocked Central Asian countries.
- •The project utilized approximately 90,000 tons of domestically produced rail and 2000 drainage channels, showcasing its massive construction scale.
- •The railway is projected to carry 2.2 million passengers and 7.7 million tons of goods annually, with a strong focus on freight transport.
- •Afghanistan is also expected to benefit significantly, allowing its goods to reach international markets via Chabahar Port.
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The Chabahar-Zahedan railway project spans approximately 730 to 735 kilometers, including sub-lines, with a 630-kilometer main line. It features 33 railway stations, 39 tunnels totaling about 17 kilometers, 201 bridges and special structures, and around 2,000 drainage channels, built using approximately 90,000 tons of domestically produced rail.
The railway connects Iran's interior regions and Chabahar Port on the Indian Ocean to landlocked Central Asian countries, giving them access to international maritime trade routes. For Afghanistan, goods could reach Chabahar Port via the railway network—potentially connecting to the Khaf-Herat railway—and be shipped to global markets, pending improved customs and transport systems.
Construction of the railway line laying work in the Chabahar-Iran city section and port area has been officially completed. The project is expected to become fully operational within three to four months following technical inspections, security procedures, and final preparations monitored by a special working group.
