Tehran, September 24, 2024 (MRUD NEWS)—According to recently published data, Iran's rail sector transported 773,000 tons of goods in this period, up from 526,000 tons in the corresponding period of 1402. This growth demonstrates the pivotal role of the railway sector as one of Iran's main transportation infrastructures, contributing significantly to the improvement of economic and trade exchanges.

A review of the past 10 years indicates that the highest rail transit volume for the first five months was recorded in 1400, with 808,000 tons transported. Although there was a 4% decrease compared to 1400, the substantial rise in rail transit compared to 1402 suggests an optimistic outlook for the sector in the coming years.

Out of the 773,000 tons of goods transited in the current year, 637,000 tons were non-oil goods, while 136,000 tons were oil-related products. The Sarakhs and Astara borders saw the largest volume of transited goods, with Sarakhs handling 536,000 tons and Astara 129,000 tons. On the contrary, the Sahlan border recorded the lowest entry with just 15 tons. These statistics highlight the strategic importance of Iran's northeastern and northwestern borders in international rail trade, playing a vital role in boosting the economic growth of border regions.

12.8 Million Passengers Transported via Rail in 1403

The passenger rail transport sector also experienced considerable activity, with 12.8 million people traveling by train during the first five months of 1403.

The Tehran and Khorasan regions recorded the highest passenger traffic, with 4 million and 3 million travelers, respectively. These regions are significant hubs due to their dense populations and strategic geographic positions. In contrast, the southeastern and eastern regions saw the least passenger traffic, with 83,000 and 84,000 passengers, respectively, utilizing rail services.

17 Million Tons of Goods Transported by Rail

In the freight transport sector, 17 million tons of goods were transported by the rail network during the first five months of 1403. The Yezd and Eastern regions emerged as the top contributors, moving 4 million and 3 million tons of goods, respectively, largely due to their locations along major transit and industrial routes.

In comparison, the southeastern and northern regions reported the lowest freight volumes, with the southeastern region transporting just 29,000 tons and the northern region handling 65,000 tons. These numbers reflect the diverse levels of rail freight activity across Iran, corresponding to the varying degrees of industrial and trade operations in different regions.