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Afghanistan welcomes the first train from Iran

An experimental train from Iran arrived in Afghanistan (today 28 October 2020). The train arrived on Herat-Khaf railway as officials preparing to inaugurate the 3rd phase of the project next week. The 3rd phase begins from Iran’s Sham Tegh and ends in Herat’s Rawzanak village. Technical teams from Iran and Afghanistan are in Herat for the inauguration. The 4th (final) phase which ends in Herat city is under construction. The new railway is expected to be used for carrying both goods and passengers.