The cargo rail system between Iran, Turkey and Pakistan will begin regular operations by next August.
Pakistani Minister of Railways Haji Gholam Ahmed Billour announced that the tri-nation cargo railway will inaugurate August 1, 2010, when Turkey is to launch the first cargo train in Istanbul destined for Islamabad, PRESS TV reported according to the Fars News Agency on Sunday.
Billour added that following the initial trip, regular transport of cargo trains will continue to operate between the three countries.
The remarks by the Pakistani official came in an address to the country’s parliament, according to the report.
Billour also emphasized Pakistan’s interest in expanding his country’s rail communications with Iran and Turkey.
