Topic: International North–South Transport Corridor

INSTC & CHINA TRAFFIC Russia and Kazakhstan ink deal to increase cross-border traffic by 30%

The number of trains crossing the border between Russia and Kazakhstan is expected to increase from 65 to 85 pairs per day during the second…
Analysis With Trump behind the wheel, are Iran’s rail plans and the INSTC in danger?

Iran recently announced plans to build nine cross-country rail corridors. Those would elevate the country to a serious rail transit country, especially within the framework…
Year in review Azerbaijan Railways takes stock of 2024: “major milestones in advancing international corridors”

Azerbaijan Railways (ADY) is looking back at 2024 with a sense of success. The company seeks to develop the Middle Corridor and International North –…
more countries onboard INSTC Russia-Pakistan begin test INSTC rail freight services in March 2025

Developments in Asian rail logistics continue apace. The International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), led by Russia, is set to see another expansion. In March 2025,…
hubs in the making China and India launch new rail services to Uzbekistan, reshaping Asian logistical landscape

Uzbekistan has been the focal point of recently launched international railway services. The landlocked country is now the destination of two new rail-bound logistical services,…
Global rail infrastructure Putin shares rail plans that could see big projects intertwine

“From the Baltic and Barents Seas to the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean”. That’s how rail connectivity should work along the International North-South Transport…
Explainer Here’s all you need to know about the Eurasian transport corridors

At RailFreight.com, we often write about the Eurasian transport corridors. These are important pieces of infrastructure for international trade flows. It may not always be…
Asia - Europe traffic China and Kazakhstan agree to invest in Aktau port container hub

The Port of Aktau will gain a new container hub. China and Kazakhstan agreed to build the port expansion at an investment roundtable on 2…
russia-india corridor Rasht – Astara: new initiatives announced but old issues persist

The construction of the Rasht-Astara railway, in northwestern Iran, is one of the key missing pieces of the International North-South Transport Corridor. Despite new initiatives…
Russia-India Corridor Iran inaugurates railway linking Caspian Sea to Persian Gulf

The International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) sees another critical rail puzzle piece taking its place. The Qazvin-Rasht rail link will be inaugurated on Thursday, 20…
Is INSTC’s Rasht-Astara line on track for another setback?

It is probably the most critical railway section of the International North-South Corridor (INSTC), and its construction has been planned for a few years, with…
‘Forget the IMEC, focus on the INSTC,’ says India

Instability caused by the ongoing war in Gaza and Houthi attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea has put the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC) on…