page_title: Islamic Republic of Iran Railways
section_title: Railway construction
hierarchical_section_title: Islamic Republic of Iran Railways / History / Railway construction
caption_attribution_description: English: Following the Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran, American and British railroad crews who are taking supplies for Russia. Somewhere in Iran
context_page_description: The Islamic Republic of Iran Railways is the national state-owned railway system of Iran. The Raja Passenger Train Company is an associate of the IR, and manages its passenger trains. The Railway Transportation Company is an associate of the IR, which manages its freight transport. The Ministry of Roads & Urban Development is the state agency that oversees the IRIR. Some 33 million tonnes of goods and 29 million passengers are transported annually by the rail transportation network, accounting for 9 percent and 11 percent of all transportation in Iran, respectively.
context_section_description: In December 2014, a rail line from Iran opened to Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan. The opening of the line marks the first direct rail link between Iran, Kazakhstan and China, and upon completion of the Marmaray rail project direct rail transport between China and Europe (while avoiding Russia) will be possible.
caption: Following the Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran, American and British railroad crews pose alongside a locomotive, ca. 1943
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