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Rasht-Astara Railway Project

Sector: Seaport • Location: Iran

Source: Caspian Post

Project
Planned

The Rasht-Astara railway project is a 162-kilometer railway line that is a key component of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC). It aims to connect Iran's southern ports with the railway networks of the South Caucasus, Russia, and Europe, enhancing regional trade by creating a continuous rail connection from the Persian Gulf to northern markets.

Status
Prospective
Sector
Seaport, Mass Transit, Rail
Location
Iran
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Caspian Post

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The project “Rasht-Astara Railway Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Seaport sector, located in Iran. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Caspian Post.

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2026-07-22

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The Rasht-Astara railway project is a 162-kilometer railway line that is a key component of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC). It aims to connect Iran's southern ports with the railway networks of the South Caucasus, Russia, and Europe, enhancing regional trade by creating a continuous rail connection from the Persian Gulf to northern markets.

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Transport

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Iran

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Caspian Post

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Sector

Seaport, Mass Transit, Rail

Article published date

2026-07-16

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