Iraqi Republic Railways - Rail Links To Adjacent Countries

Rail Links To Adjacent Countries

  • Iran - one link partially under construction and a second link planned
    • Khorramshahr, Iran, to Basra, Iraq - almost complete (2006)
    • Kermanshah, Iran, and the Iraqi province of Diyala - construction commenced. See or 2005.
  • Jordan - partially constructed - break of gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)/1,050 mm (3 ft 5 1⁄3 in)
  • Syria - same gauge - at Rabiya/Nurabiya

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