Russian Railways launched works on the electrification of the Garmsar – Inche Burun line in Iran, following official ceremony held on July 2. The project should be completed in 4 years and 4 months. The electrification of this line will have a significant economic effect since by doubling speeds, it will increase the throughput four-fold to 10 million tons per annum, Oleg Belozerov, CEO of RZD said.
In addition, when completed, the line will increase freight flows along the North-South International Transport Corridor (ITC) and trade relations within Caspian region.
The project envisages the electrification of 495 km, including 203 km through mountainous terrain. The line has 31 stations and passes through 95 tunnels. The work under the contract will be performed by RZD International.
Under the EUR 1.2 billion contract signed with Iran, RZD will also supply electric locomotives and equipment for the maintenance of the line, the signalling arrangements, as well as the provision of technical support during the first year of operation.
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