Iran is preparing to launch three new international railway routes. The first will be a passenger service between the cities of Mashhad and Mary, according to IIC Turkmenistan.

The route is expected to strengthen ties with Central Asia and may be extended to Uzbekistan and Tajikistan in the future. There are also plans to open a Tehran-Ankara route, which will be an extension of the Tehran-Van route. The parties are agreeing on fares, and the launch is expected within two months.

The third route will be through Rozanak to Herat in Afghanistan. Construction of the last section is nearing completion, and traffic may begin once border formalities have been settled. The project is part of Iran's strategy to strengthen regional integration and develop transit potential.