Tehran–Qom–Isfahan high-speed rail

Tehran–Qom–Isfahan high-speed rail
MinistryMinister of road and urban development
Budget48 billion Yuan or 57 billion Yuan
Tehran–Qom–Isfahan high-speed rail
Overview
Native nameراه‌آهن تندرو تهران-قم-اصفهان
StatusUnder construction
OwnerIslamic Republic of Iran Railways
LocaleTehran Province, Qom Province, Isfahan Province
Iran
Termini
Stations4 (Planned)
Service
TypeHigh-speed rail
Technical
Line length410 km (250 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
ElectrificationOverhead catenary
Operating speed300 km/h
Route map

Tehran–Qom–Isfahan high-speed rail is the first truly high-speed rail project in Iran. Construction began on 25 February 2015. The rail line would decrease travel times between Tehran and Isfahan, passing through Qom. It connects Isfahan and Qom to Imam Khomeini International Airport.

The project is implemented by a Chinese consortium led by the China Railway Engineering Corporation. Completion was planned in 2021. In June 2022, the high speed rail line was not operating, but a spokesperson 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.