High-speed train technology in Iran to be explored

Iran is going to hold a gathering to explore dimensions of high-speed train technology in the country.

The event which is to be held in cooperation with Japan will take place on May 17.

The gathering aims at introducing Japanese technology in the field to Iranian railway industries and exchanging experiences and know-how between the two countries.

Iran is currently considering plans to build high-speed railway and trains. The first project of the kind will be a train which is to travel from Tehran to Isfahan at a speed of 200 kms.

Golrokh Askarieh

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