History of rail transport

Introduction

The topic of transportation has been very important for many years and people have tried different methods to facilitate the movement of all kinds of goods. Transportation means the movement of people, goods or animals from one place to another, which has different types.

Transportation by railway, which includes all types of rail transportation such as subway, passenger trains, freight trains, etc., each of which is done in its own way. There are other transportation methods that we do not intend to introduce in this article and we only want to focus on rail transportation.

By the Middle Ages, industry had advanced so much that traditional methods of transportation were no longer responsive, and artisans were trying to find new and effective ways to replace them. It was in 1556 AD that several German engineers built small rails to facilitate the movement of coal, so that the carts carrying coal could be guided from inside the mine to outside. At first, the rails were made of wood, which did not have much resistance; Hence, wooden rails gradually gave way to cast-iron strips, and this is how giant wagons were invented. Wagons that worked with the steam system and did not need human or animal power to move.

History of rail transportation in Iran

Iran has 10460 km of railway line, this amount has been built in 100 years. Iran has a unique geographical location. In such a way that it is considered the best way of communication between Europe and the Far East, and many colonial countries used Iran's way to reach India in recent centuries. Unfortunately, the wrong policies and worn-out fabric of the country's rail industry have not allowed us to take international benefits from this thriving industry.

made  railroad transportation The country has not been able to meet people's expectations well; In such a way that despite the increase in the prices of tariffs and tickets, the quality of the trains has not changed and this has caused passengers to prefer other methods of transportation. However, the country's rail transport has achieved a great success in recent years, and many businessmen have used freight trains to send their goods.

This has caused many transit companies to think about the development of the country's rail industry. These companies have boosted the country's transportation industry by importing all kinds of advanced wagons. We invite you to read more to learn about the types of rail transportation and the services provided by freight companies.