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Report Copyright Violation | First 'Silk Road' train in Tehran after 14-day journey from China Re-opening of a new, modern silk road. This is a very important development for China and the middle east. As reported by: PressTV, Mon Feb 15, 2016
First 'Silk Road' train in Tehran after 14-day journey from China The first train connecting China to Iran through the ancient Silk Road has arrived in the Iranian capital after traveling over 10,000 kilometers, head of the Iranian railway company said.
According to Iranian media, the train, which has been launched in an effort to revive the ancient road, is carrying 32 containers of commercial products originating from China’s eastern province of Zhejiang.
The trip from China to Iran has taken 14 days over 10,399 (about 6,500 miles), taking the cargo train through Central Asian countries of Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan, Fars news agency reported.
"The arrival of this train in less than 14 days is unprecedented," said head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways, Mohsen Pourseyyed Aqai.
He added, "This is an important step for the revival of the Silk Road and the train has traveled 700 km per day, saving 30 days compared to normal time that takes to go this distance.”
The official added that at present, the train’s travel schedule is monthly, but its frequency will increase if need be.less 50% [ link to www.presstv.ir] |
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Report Copyright Violation | Re: First 'Silk Road' train in Tehran after 14-day journey from China To the 1 star bandit - you, sir, are a moran and do not comprehend the strategic importance of this news. |
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Report Copyright Violation | Re: First 'Silk Road' train in Tehran after 14-day journey from China Historic Moment: Part of New Silk Road From China to Iran is Complete Read more: [ link to sputniknews.com] |
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Report Copyright Violation | Re: First 'Silk Road' train in Tehran after 14-day journey from China Ukrainian first pilot container train running via New Silk Road expected back from China on March 15-18 [ link to www.interfax.com] |
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Report Copyright Violation | Re: First 'Silk Road' train in Tehran after 14-day journey from China China Announces Creation of Shipping Behemoth [ link to sputniknews.com] |
