Masoud Pezeshkian, at the 19th International Rail Transport Conference held today (Tuesday, November 9), emphasized the necessity of developing rail transport infrastructure as one of the main pillars of the country's economic progress. He stated that this infrastructure can help preserve national resources and enhance the quality of life for people.
The Necessity of Increasing the Share of Rail Transport
Pezeshkian, referring to the priority of managing energy imbalance in the country, deemed it essential to increase the share of rail transport in the movement of goods and passengers. He added that higher energy efficiency in this sector provides an opportunity to reduce fuel consumption, pollution, and economic and social costs. Increasing the use of rail transport can lead to lower transportation costs and increased safety and sustainability in the movement within the country.
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Development of Rail Infrastructure and Electrification of Lines
The President considered the electrification of lines, modernization of the fleet, and removal of bottlenecks in the network as prerequisites for realizing the capacities of rail transport. He emphasized that completing rail corridors and connecting ports and production centers to the network can enhance Iran's position in regional transit and create opportunities for increasing trade exchanges and sustainable foreign currency revenues. The development of suburban trains was also raised as one of the serious needs of urban life, and Pezeshkian stressed the necessity of expanding these services in connection with the metro and other public transport methods.
He also emphasized the need for collaboration between the scientific and engineering community of the country with industry and knowledge-based companies to provide innovative and practical solutions. Building trust with investors, regulatory transparency, and creating an environment for effective private sector participation are also considered prerequisites for the development of this sector.
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