Rasht–Astara Railway Project
Sector: Rail • Location: Rasht/Astara, Iran
Source: Latest news from Azerbaijan
A 162-kilometre railway segment connecting Rasht and Astara in Iran, forming a key missing link in the North–South transport corridor. The project was expected to start construction on April 1, 2026, with Russia financing the segment after negotiations. The current conflict has cast doubt on the start of construction due to increased risks and reduced economic attractiveness.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Rail, Mass Transit
- Location
- Rasht/Astara, Iran
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Latest news from Azerbaijan
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Status
Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description
Description | A 162-kilometre railway segment connecting Rasht and Astara in Iran, forming a key missing link in the North–South transport corridor. The project was expected to start construction on April 1, 2026, with Russia financing the segment after negotiations. The current conflict has cast doubt on the start of construction due to increased risks and reduced economic attractiveness. |
Original sector | Transport |
Location
Country | Iran |
City | Rasht/Astara |
Source
Source | Latest news from Azerbaijan |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Rail, Mass Transit |
Article published date | 2026-03-21 |
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