Trans-Iranian Railway, Railway line and World Heritage Site in Golestan Province, Iran.
The Trans-Iranian Railway spans 1,394 kilometers from the Persian Gulf to the Caspian Sea through mountains and desert landscapes.
Construction began in 1927 under Reza Shah Pahlavi's regime and reached completion in 1938, marking Iran's first major railway infrastructure project.
The railway network connects eight Iranian provinces, facilitating exchanges between different regional communities and their traditions.
The rail system maintains regular passenger and freight services, linking major cities while traversing 224 tunnels and 174 viaducts.
The railway features specialized engineering solutions, including bridges constructed inside tunnels to address geological challenges like salt deposits.
Location: Golestan Province
Location: Khuzestan Province
Location: Lorestan Province
Location: Markazi Province
Location: Mazandaran Province
Location: Qom Province
Location: Semnan Province
Location: Tehran Province
Official opening: 1938
GPS coordinates: 37.37338,46.98418
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:25
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