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Iran-Russia, Iran Railways Rail Purchase

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The Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (IRIR) has contracted with an unnamed Russian company for the delivery of some 60,000 tons of rails.  IRIR uses 100,000 tons of steel each year in expanding and maintaining rails across the country.  The Russian company has also reportedly agreed to aid Iran in domestically producing railway grade steel. 

  • Country: Russia
  • Client: Islamic Republic of Iran Railways

Status

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  • Discussion Date:
  • Contract Date: Mon, 2010-01-18
  • Completion Date:

Citation

1. "Iran in talks to begin production of rails”, Steel Business Briefing, 18 January 2009, available at http://www.steelbb.com/us/?PageID=157&article_id=71035.