Iran

Country Details

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National Railway System

The Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (abbreviated as IRIR, or sometimes as RAI) (Persian: راه‌آهن جمهوری اسلامی ایران) is the national state-owned railway.

National Railway Operator

The Raja Passenger Train Company is an associate of IRIR.

Maps

• Online: Railways Through Europe
• Printed: World Rail Atlas - The Middle East and Caucasus by Neil Robinson

Timetable

• Printed: summary timetables are available in some editions of the European Rail Timetable.

Information is available at the Man in Seat 61.

Infrastructure

Infrastructure Authority

IRIR

Network Statement

None known

Gauge

• Standard.
• 1520 mm (Russian gauge): 94km connecting with former Soviet Union border states.
• 1676 mm (5 ft 6 in; Indian gauge): the formerly isolated line between Zahedan and the Pakistan border (- Quetta). There is now an IRIR line to Zahedan, with transhipment facilities there.

Recent and Future Changes

Recent Changes

The Tehran - Van (Turkey) train, discontinued in February 2020 owing to Covid, resumed on 9 March 2025. It will run twice a week - Wednesdays & Sundays from Tehran and Mondays & Thursdays from Van.

Future Changes

None known

Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services

None known.