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In February 2014, {{convert|256|km|0|abbr=on}} long section between Bereket and [[Gyzyletrek|Etrek]] has been constructed. Currently, railway stations along the new railway are being constructed.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.turkmenbusiness.org/news/zaversheno-stroitelstvo-uchastka-bereket-etrek-magistrali-kazakhstan%E2%80%93turkmenistan%E2%80%93iran |title=Завершено строительство участка Берекет - Этрек магистрали Казахстан–Туркменистан–Иран |publisher=Turkmen Business |date= |accessdate=2014-03-10}}</ref>
In February 2014, {{convert|256|km|0|abbr=on}} long section between Bereket and [[Gyzyletrek|Etrek]] has been constructed. Currently, railway stations along the new railway are being constructed.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.turkmenbusiness.org/news/zaversheno-stroitelstvo-uchastka-bereket-etrek-magistrali-kazakhstan%E2%80%93turkmenistan%E2%80%93iran |title=Завершено строительство участка Берекет - Этрек магистрали Казахстан–Туркменистан–Иран |publisher=Turkmen Business |date= |accessdate=2014-03-10}}</ref>


The Kazakhstan - Turkmenistan - Iran railway link will be officially inaugurated in October 2014.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.zawya.com/story/IranTurkmenistanKazakhstan_railway_to_come_on_stream_in_6_months-ZAWYA20140228064818/ |title=Iran-Turkmenistan-Kazakhstan railway to come on stream in 6 months |publisher=zawya.com |date= |accessdate=2014-03-25}}</ref>


[[Bereket|Bereket city]] (''[[Kazandjik]]'') is strategically important railway crossroad of the [[Trans-Caspian Railway]] ([[Caspian Sea]], [[Turkmenistan]], [[Uzbekistan]] and eastern [[Kazakhstan]]) and North-South Transnational Railway. The city has a large [[locomotive]] repair depot and a modern passenger and freight railway station.
[[Bereket|Bereket city]] (''[[Kazandjik]]'') is strategically important railway crossroad of the [[Trans-Caspian Railway]] ([[Caspian Sea]], [[Turkmenistan]], [[Uzbekistan]] and eastern [[Kazakhstan]]) and North-South Transnational Railway. The city has a large [[locomotive]] repair depot and a modern passenger and freight railway station.


In December 2014 new railway is opened.<ref>[http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/03/turkmenistan-railway-idINKCN0JH1Q820141203 Landlocked Central Asia gets shorter railway link to Persian Gulf]</ref>
In December 2014 the railway opened.<ref>[http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/12/03/turkmenistan-railway-idINKCN0JH1Q820141203 Landlocked Central Asia gets shorter railway link to Persian Gulf]</ref>


== Armenia-Iran Railway Concession (Southern Armenia Railway or North-South Railway Corridor) ==
== Armenia-Iran Railway Concession (Southern Armenia Railway or North-South Railway Corridor) ==

Revision as of 04:56, 12 June 2015

North South Transport Corridor (NSTC)
Map of NSTC with drawn lines for overland and maritime routes
North South Transport Corridor route via India, Iran, Azerbaijan and Russia
Route information
Length3,500 mi (5,600 km)
Major junctions
North endAstrakhan, Moscow, Baku
Major intersectionsBandar Abbas, Tehran, Bandar Anzali
South endMumbai

The International North–South Transport Corridor is the ship, rail, and road route for moving freight between India, Russia, Iran, Europe and Central Asia. The route primarily involves moving freight from India, Iran, Azerbaijan and Russia via ship, rail and road.[1] The objective of the corridor is to increase trade connectivity between major cities such as Mumbai, Moscow, Tehran, Baku, Bandar Abbas, Astrakhan, Bandar Anzali and etc.[2] Dry runs of two routes were conducted in 2014, the first was Mumbai to Baku via Bandar Abbas and the second was Mumbai to Astrakhan via Bandar Abbas, Tehran and Bandar Anzali. The objective of the study was to identify and address key bottlenecks.[3][4] The results showed transport costs were reduced by "$2,500 per 15 tons of cargo".[5] Other routes under consideration include via Armenia, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan.

Bereket Railway Station in (Kazandzhik) is an important crossroad of the Trans-Caspian Railway and North-South Transnational Railway.

The Kazakhstan - Turkmenistan - Iran railway link is a part of the North–South Transport Corridor and is a 677 km (421 mi) long railway line connecting Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan with Iran and the Persian Gulf. It links Uzen in Kazakhstan with Bereket - Etrek in Turkmenistan and ends at Gorgan in Iran's Golestan province. In Iran, the railway will be linked to national network making its way to the ports of the Persian Gulf.[6]

The project is estimated to cost $620m which is being jointly funded by the governments of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Iran.[7][8]

The project also aims to create a multimodal transport system to provide seamless connectivity in the region for passenger travel as well. The North-South Transnational Corridor will run up to 137 km (85 mi) in Kazakhstan, 470 km (292 mi) in Turkmenistan and 70 km (43 mi) in Iran.

Work in Turkmenistan commenced in Bereket in December 2007 and in Kazakhstan in July 2009.

A 311 km (193 mi) section between Bereket and Uzen in Turkmenistan is being financed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). A memorandum of understanding was signed between ADB and the Turkmenistan government in February 2010, for a $350m loan as a special fund for technical assistance. The project loan was for the installation of signalling and communication equipment on the ongoing railway line, procurement of equipment and maintenance facilities, consulting, and for the management and supervision of construction. The project also received a loan of $371.2m from the Islamic Development Bank in July 2010. In May 2013, a Bereket – Uzen section has been completed.[9]

In February 2014, 256 km (159 mi) long section between Bereket and Etrek has been constructed. Currently, railway stations along the new railway are being constructed.[10]


Bereket city (Kazandjik) is strategically important railway crossroad of the Trans-Caspian Railway (Caspian Sea, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and eastern Kazakhstan) and North-South Transnational Railway. The city has a large locomotive repair depot and a modern passenger and freight railway station.

In December 2014 the railway opened.[11]

Armenia-Iran Railway Concession (Southern Armenia Railway or North-South Railway Corridor)

On July 28, 2012, a concession agreement was awarded to Dubai-based Rasia FZE (a Rasia Group investment company) for the feasibility, design, financing, construction and operation of a new railway link between Armenia and Iran having an operating period of 30 years, with a right of extension for another 20 years. The Armenia-Iran railway is called the Southern Armenia Railway project, which forms the key missing link in the International North-South Transport Corridor between the Black Sea and the Persian Gulf. Prior to the feasibility study being completed, the Southern Armenia Railway was anticipated to be a 316 km railway linking Gavar, 50 km east of Yerevan near Lake Sevan, with the Iranian border near Meghri.[12]

On 24 January 2013, during an announcement and press conference, the previously signed concession agreement was announced and a separate tripartite memorandum of understanding was signed in Yerevan by Rasia FZE, Russian Railways (RZD) subsidiary South Caucasus Railway, and the government of the Republic of Armenia concerning technical cooperation, investment, and the future operation of the Southern Armenia Railway. Rasia FZE announced its appointment of China Communications Construction Company as the "lead member of the development consortium" for the project and the commencement of the feasibility study.[13]

Following a meeting on 3 September 2013 with Serzh Sargsyan, the President of the Republic of Armenia, President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation stated that Russian Railways can invest about RUB 15 billion in the development of the Armenian Railway.[14]

In mid-September 2013, Rasia FZE announced in a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan the achievement of a key milestone for the Southern Armenia Railway, including the release of a highly favorable feasibility study and the recommended railway design route from China Communications Construction Company. Having reached this key milestone, Rasia FZE moved to secure essential regional cooperation for the financing, construction and operation stages of the project. The feasibility study results indicated that the Southern Armenia Railway would cost approximately US $3.5 billion to construct, have a length of 305 kilometers from Gagarin to Agarak, and provide a base operating capacity of 25 million tons per annum. The railway will have 84 bridges spanning 19.6 kilometers and 60 tunnels of 102.3 kilometers, comprising 40% of the total project length.[15]

As the key missing link in the International North-South Transport Corridor, the Southern Armenia Railway would create the shortest transportation route from the ports of the Black Sea to the ports of the Persian Gulf. The Southern Armenia Railway would establish a major commodities transit corridor between Europe and the Persian Gulf region, based on traffic volume forecasts of 18.3 million tons per annum. At completion of railway construction and commencement of operations, transport costs and times for the region are expected to improve substantially, fostering greater regional trade and economic growth with extraordinary direct benefits for the Armenian economy including an alleviation of the economic pressures caused by the blockade against Armenia by Turkey and Azerbaijan.

Astara port inaugurated

On 10/03/2013 Iran inaugurated the Astara port located South West of the Caspian Sea. The new Astara port was a joint venture between a private company and Iran State port and maritime organisation reported by Prestv. Iran has invested 22 million dollars in the port and plan to increase investment by 10% to expand the port. The Current capacity is 600,000 tons but there is plans to increase this to 3 million tons.(CIS) Common Wealth of Independent States are the main producers of grains which will be exported to Africa through Iran bandar abbas port. The port will allow Russian goods to reach inland provinces of Iran faster and cheaper. Product from Russia, Azerbaijan, Kazakistan, Turkmenistan can be sent to India through Iran's Bandar Abbas port which is the fastest way to reach India.

See also

  • BBC Monitoring (April 2, 2009). "Russia wants to boost transport cooperation with Caspian states – minister".
  • BBC Monitoring (December 9, 2008). "Russia may take part in Kazakh–Turkmen–Iran railway project".
  • BBC Monitoring (November 5, 2006). "Iranian, Russian railway officials sign cooperation accord".
  • BBC Monitoring (December 15, 2005). "Armenia to join North–South transport corridor".
  • Feller, Gordon (April 21, 2003). "Trade route of the future? India, Iran and Russia are pushing a North–South Transportation Corridor to reach Northern Europe". The Journal of Commerce. p. 26.
  • Thai Press Reports (October 27, 2009). "Iran/India: Iran, India Consult on North–South Corridor".
  • 'Nitin Jain, Rising IAS Academy (October 27, 2009). "Connectivity between Central & South Asia: Vision to catalyze peace and warm relations by bridging trade relations".
  • 'Presstv (March 10, 2013). "Iran opens new gateway between North-South Transportation Corridor".

References

  1. ^ "Despite U.S. opposition, Iran to be transport hub for North-South Corridor". The Hindu. 31 May 2015. Retrieved 11 April 2015.
  2. ^ "Transport Corridor offers many opportunities for Indo-Russian trade". Russia & India Report. 29 November 2012. Retrieved 11 April 2015.
  3. ^ "Dry Run Study of INSTC Trade Route". Business Standard. 20 March 2015. Retrieved 11 April 2015.
  4. ^ "Iran deal spells good tidings for India". The Hindu. 10 April 2015. Retrieved 11 April 2015.
  5. ^ "Iran deal spells good tidings for India". The Hindu. 10 April 2015. Retrieved 11 April 2015.
  6. ^ "North-South Transnational Corridor". railway-technology.com. Retrieved 2014-03-25.
  7. ^ "North-South Transnational Corridor". railway-technology.com. Retrieved 2014-03-25.
  8. ^ "Presidents open Kazakhstan to Turkmenistan rail link". Railway Gazette International. Retrieved 20 May 2013.
  9. ^ "Caspian rail corridor funds agreed". Railwaygazette.com. Retrieved 2010-02-23.
  10. ^ "Завершено строительство участка Берекет - Этрек магистрали Казахстан–Туркменистан–Иран". Turkmen Business. Retrieved 2014-03-10.
  11. ^ Landlocked Central Asia gets shorter railway link to Persian Gulf
  12. ^ "Dubai-based Investment Company, Rasia, Awarded $3 Billion Railway and High Speed Road Projects in Armenia". PR Newswire. 2013-01-24. Retrieved 2013-01-24.
  13. ^ "Agreement signed on Armenia – Iran rail link". International railway Journal. 2013-01-24. Retrieved 2013-10-08. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  14. ^ "RZD can invest RUB 15 billion in development of Armenian Railway". RZD Partner.com. 2013-09-07. Retrieved 2013-10-08.
  15. ^ "Rasia Announces Achievement of Key Milestone for Southern Armenia Railway in Meeting with Armenian Prime Minister". RZD Partner.com. 2013-09-15. Retrieved 2013-10-08.
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