[Iran] - 'Iran to count on domestic abilities for rail fleet development'

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN Iran's Transport and Urban Development Minister stated the country will count on domestic capabilities for equipping, fixing, and
making rail fleets as part of the ministrys mandate under the Seventh National Development Plan.Farzaneh Sadegh made the remarks on Saturday
throughout a visit to the MAPNA Rail Group, expressing complete satisfaction that she was observing the achievements of Iranian youth on the
46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution
Today, we went to MAPNA Rail Group, which is active in locomotive and wagon production
This capability exists within the MAPNA Group, and recognizing the countrys engineering and manufacturing potential is one of the reasons my
coworkers and I are here, she said.Sadegh highlighted the shortages in Iran's rail and aviation fleets, worrying that under the Seventh
National Development Plan, progress needs to be made in gearing up, repairing, and producing both kinds of transport
We will make every effort in this regard, she added.The minister kept in mind that the federal government is prioritizing the production
of freight and passenger wagons, as well as locomotives
With the see to MAPNA Rail Group and the meetings we will hold, orders will definitely be placed, she said.Expressing pride in the nations
young workforce, Sadegh mentioned, Seeing these youths provides me a sense of honor and self-confidence that Iran remains on the course of
progress, with its youth deeply dedicated to the nation
Regarding expanded cooperation in between the ministry and MAPNA Group, she highlighted that the see was targeted at supporting domestic
production
Given the unilateral and unjust sanctions troubled the country, focusing on regional manufacturing and leveraging domestic capabilities
will lead the way for our progress, she said.Outlining the ministrys plans to attend to public concerns over infrastructure, Sadegh stated
that making use of domestic potential in fleet repair work, devices upgrades, procurement, and modernization will be essential
priorities.EF/ MA