The first test container train connecting China to Iran has arrived in Tehran. The train, which was launched from China in late January, reached Tehran after passing 10,399 km in 14 days, Fars news agency informs. The test train was launched following a trilateral agreement between Iran, Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan. The inauguration of the Kazakhstan – Turkmenistan – Iran railway route in December 2014 paved the way for rail freight transport from China to Iran.
The move seems to be a part of a plan to revive the Silk Road aimed at boosting China’s trade turnover.
Iranian media have also reported that Tehran eyes participating in the ambitious Chinese plan to revive the Silk Road which is seeking to connect Asia to Europe and Africa through a network of roads, railways, ports and airports.
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