By John Lee. Iraq and Turkey have completed a framework draft agreement on developing transport infrastructure, with representatives of both sides signing the document on Wednesday. According to the Iraqi Ministry of Transport, the draft was finalised following a series of intensive meetings covering legal, technical, financial, and operational aspects, with participation from relevant authorities […]
By John Lee. The Baghdad-Basra passenger train service is to resume on Friday, 7 August, following a temporary suspension during the Arbaeen pilgrimage period and subsequent maintenance work. According to the Ministry of Transport, General Company for Iraqi Railways said the service was halted in the days following the Arbaeen commemoration to carry out maintenance […]
By John Lee. Minister of Transport, Razzaq Muhibis Al-Saadawi, announced a detailed strategy to revitalize Iraq's railway network, emphasizing the ministry's commitment to restoring and upgrading its infrastructure. Key Developments in Iraq's Railway Network: Reopened Lines After Long-Term Closures: Baghdad-Fallujah Line: Reopened after a 5-year suspension. Silo Al-Sharqat Line (Mosul): Reopened after 30 years of […]
By John Lee. The Director-General of Iraq's General Company for Railways has given more details about the role of the consultancy firm Oliver Wyman in the Development Road project. Younis Al-Kaabi told the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA) that the consultation period is limited to 9 months, with the company to provide: A summary of […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi General Authority for Railways has been assigned the task of finalizing the proposed route for a significant railway project that aims to extend from the coastal areas to the southern part of the port of Khor Al-Zubayr. The authorities emphasize the importance of planning the route outside the boundaries of […]
By John Lee. A delegation from Power China visited the Ministry of Transport and the General Railway Company earlier this week to discuss their proposals regarding the train sector. The Director General of Railways, Eng. Younes Khaled Jawad, stated that the meeting involved a discussion on Power China's offers for the manufacturing of trains and […]
By John Lee. The Ministry of Transportation's General Company for Railways has reached an agreement with a Chinese supplier to provide equipment for the Iraqi rail system, according to a report from AIN. Iraq Business News believes the Chinese company is China South Locomotive & Rolling Stock Corporation (CSR). (Source: AIN)
