Iran’s railway has grown in size over the past 10 years as investment has focused on increasing capacity and improving links to neighbouring countries. However, as Sophia Burna-Asefi explains, fundamental issues remain to be resolved.
Iran seeks new role as regional hub
Iran’s railway has grown in size over the past 10 years as investment has focused on increasing capacity and improving links to neighbouring countries. However, as Sophia Burna-Asefi explains, fundamental issues remain to be resolved.
Roughly a quarter of Iran’s rail system is inactive, and trains run more slowly than in similar countries.
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