Tehran–Qom–Isfahan high-speed rail
Tehran–Qom–Isfahan high-speed rail is the first truly high-speed rail project in Iran. Construction began on 25 February 2015.[3][1][4] The rail line would decrease travel times between Tehran and Isfahan, passing through Qom. It connects Isfahan and Qom to Imam Khomeini International Airport.[5]
| Tehran–Qom–Isfahan high-speed rail | |||
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| Overview | |||
| Native name | راه آهن تندرو تهران-قم-اصفهان | ||
| Status | Under construction | ||
| Owner | Islamic Republic of Iran Railways | ||
| Locale | Tehran Province, Qom Province, Isfahan Province Iran | ||
| Termini | |||
| Stations | 4 (Planned) | ||
| Service | |||
| Type | High-speed rail | ||
| Technical | |||
| Line length | 410 km (250 mi)[1] | ||
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge | ||
| Electrification | Overhead catenary | ||
| Operating speed | 300 km/h[2] | ||
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The project is implemented by a Chinese consortium led by the China Railway Engineering Corporation.[1] Completion was planned in 2021.[3] In June 2022, the high speed rail line was not operating, but a spokeperson said that it will be operational within the end of the 13th Government, which is the Government of Ebrahim Raisi, elected in 2021. Therefore, the railway should become operational in around 2025. [6][7]
- Isfahan-North railway station (planned)
Project status
Rolling stock
High-speed trains
| Class | Image | Type | Top speed | Number | Remarks | Built | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mph | km/h | ||||||
| CRH3 |  |
Siemens Velaro | 217 | 350 | Exported from China Railway(Operational from 2021). | 2008 | |
References
- UK, DVV Media. "Tehran – Esfahan line should be TSI-compliant, RAI tells Chinese contractors". Railway Gazette.
- -سرعت قطار تندرو تهران-اصفهان 300 کیلومتر
- "Tehran-Isfahan High Speed Rail (Construction)". reconnectingasia.csis.org. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
- "China Finances Tehran-Isfahan High-Speed Railroad". Financial Tribune. 21 July 2017.
- "زمان سفر از اصفهان به تهران با قطار سریع السیر دو ساعت می شود" [Travel time from Tehran to Isfahan acceleratlocomotive-hauleddate=3 December 2014]. RTCGuild.com.
- "قطار تُندروی " تهران، قم، اصفهان " تا پایان دولت سیزدهم به بهرهبرداری میرسد". Retrieved 24 April 2023.
Concept
This line was the first high-speed railway proposed after the Islamic Revolution about 1990. The available technology allowed speeds of 270 km/h as in TGV in France and ICE in Germany. After accepting the proposal for electrification of Tehran–Mashhad railway and increasing the target speed to 200 for locomotive-hauled trains and 250 for EMU, Tehran-Esfahan high-speed was studied for increasing the speed in 2006. The available technology and standard at that time was suitable to go to 350 km/h. This was proposed to the road and transportation minister. The subject was referred to a consultant, and the geometry of track was studied again and was found acceptable for 350 for 70% of the Qom to Esfahan.Stations
- Tehran railway station
- Imam Khomeini International Airport Terminal 2 and 3 Railway Station (planned)
- Qom New railway station (planned)- Intersection with Arak–Qom High Speed Rail<ref>"Iran, Italy to Sign €1.2b Railroad Deal". Financial Tribune. 3 July 2017. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
- scoding607. "Preliminary design of Qom-Arak High Speed Railway Line". Coding. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
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