PETZONE to Rebuild Railway Lines

PETZONE to Rebuild Railway Lines
(Wednesday, August 20, 2025) 11:49

TEHRAN (NIPNA) – The Petrochemical Special Economic Zone (PETZONE) has launched a project to repair and upgrade its railway network with an investment of 1.2 trillion rials ($24 million), aimed at strengthening multimodal transport and easing road traffic, the zone’s engineering chief said on Sunday.

 

“The project, carried out in coordination with the South Railway Department, is estimated to take four to six months. The contractor has already begun initial preparations,” said Mohsen Bahrami, acting head of engineering at PETZONE.

He said the rehabilitation will not only preserve existing infrastructure but also reduce highway congestion, cut fuel consumption and environmental pollution, and lower transport costs for petrochemical producers. It will also improve safety, decrease road maintenance expenses and extend the life of highways.

Bahrami added that rail development, as a key pillar of multimodal transport, plays a vital role in the movement of feedstock and products in the petrochemical sector, enhancing efficiency and competitiveness.

He stressed that the project aligns with PETZONE’s development plans, aimed at improving supply chain and logistics for resident industries.

 


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