Iraq is gearing up for a significant leap in the development of its railway infrastructure, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Procurement of modern passenger trains and locomotives

The country’s Ministry of Transportation has announced plans to procure 50 modern passenger trains and 50 locomotives.

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This move aims to establish a new railway route called the “Development Road,” which will connect the north and south of Iraq.

The cost of this ambitious project is estimated at $17 billion, spanning 1200 kilometers.

This route will serve as a key infrastructure element, linking the port in Al-Faw in Basra province to Ovakoy on the border with Turkey.

The prospect of developing high-speed rail communication up to 300 km/h inspires optimism and promises significant reduction in travel time between key points in the country.

In addition to purchasing new trains, a crucial step is the modernization of the locomotive fleet.

Plans to acquire 50 new locomotives underscore the commitment to improving the efficiency and reliability of railway transportation in Iraq.

This purchase will complement the ongoing maintenance and modernization of the locomotive fleet, carried out in technical centers across the country.

News of such investments in infrastructure always instills hope for the future and promises new opportunities for economic development and improving citizens’ quality of life.

This railway project not only contributes to the development of Iraq’s transportation system but also highlights the country’s commitment to modernization and progress in key sectors of the national economy.

Photo: Ministry of Transportation’s Iraqi Republic Railways Company

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