Iran has the world's 24th largest railway network and is endeavoring to expand it. The Rouhani administration has increased the rail transportation budget five-fold this year which ends March 20 2016.
Because of the western sanctions on Tehran's nuclear program, the import of railway equipment and parts into Iran has dramatically decreased, creating an opportunity for domestic manufacturers to roll up their sleeves and build their parts by relying on their own resources.
In this episode of Iran Today, we covered the latest developments in Iran's railway industry and its future projects.