Nuulla Beiranvand, representing investment and economic issues in Iran’s railway transport sector, announced that the dry port of the Tehran Aprin Railway is set to receive 50 trillion IRRs in its initial investment.
On Sunday, during the start of the port’s final development phase, he said the dry port would play a key role in expanding railway logistics and attracting foreign investors.
Beiranvand said that the new locomotive contract has been signed with private sector participation and limited access fees, creating complex infrastructure development, but collaboration with major industrial and mining companies is underway through public-private partnerships.
He added that Tehran Aprin is one of Iran’s most active logistics centres, and efforts are underway to simplify investment procedures and promote land allocation. Dedicated freight train services are also planned in cooperation with private operators.
Officials emphasized that the strategy focuses on expanding railway-based transport, with priority being given to foreign investors and international transport corridor operators. Several foreign operators are already involved, including those from neighboring countries.
Beiranvand said that around 5 trillion Toman has been invested at the current stage and a new contract will soon be signed to further expand the dryport. Details of these agreements will be announced at a later date.
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