The construction of a cross-border railway connection between Iraq and Iran officially began on September 2nd during a ceremony that marked the laying of the first stone at the Shalamcheh border crossing near Basra, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply.

Commencement of Work on the Iran-Iraq Railway Connection

This event was attended by the Prime Minister of Iraq and the Vice President of Iran.

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The construction is expected to continue for approximately two years. The 32-kilometer railway line will link the Iraqi network in Basra with the RAI branch in Horramshahr.

A bilateral agreement for the construction of this railway line was signed in 2021 after years of discussions and research involving multiple administrations, ultimately leading to a contract with the corresponding company for its execution.

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