Herat to Mazar-i-Sharif Railway Project
Sector: Mass Transit • Location: Afghanistan
Source: The Jamestown Foundation
A railway project jointly constructed by Afghanistan, Iran, and Türkiye to connect the Afghan cities of Herat and Mazar-i-Sharif as part of the Five Nations Railway Corridor (FNRC). The project aims to enhance East-West connectivity through Eurasia and facilitate trade between the PRC, Middle East, and Europe.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Mass Transit, Rail, Government
- Location
- Afghanistan
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Jamestown Foundation
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Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | A railway project jointly constructed by Afghanistan, Iran, and Türkiye to connect the Afghan cities of Herat and Mazar-i-Sharif as part of the Five Nations Railway Corridor (FNRC). The project aims to enhance East-West connectivity through Eurasia and facilitate trade between the PRC, Middle East, and Europe. |
Original sector | Transportation |
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Country | Afghanistan |
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Source | The Jamestown Foundation |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Mass Transit, Rail, Government |
Article published date | 2025-11-16 |
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