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Iran cuts ribbon of Qom monorail system

Iran Materials 3 August 2009 11:20 (UTC +04:00)
Iran has started the construction of its first monorail system in the central city of Qom, some 150 kilometers south of the capital, Tehran.
Iran cuts ribbon of Qom monorail system

Iran has started the construction of its first monorail system in the central city of Qom, some 150 kilometers south of the capital, Tehran, reported PressTV.

The first stage of the monorail, comprising a 6 kilometer line with five stations, will link the north terminal of the city located at the Qom-Kashan toll way to the city's grand mosque.

The first phase is expected to cost more than $120 million and is estimated to take 30 months to complete.

In the next phases, the monorail will continue to Pardisan town, south of Qom.

The monorail system will extend 18 kilometers in total, according to the governor general of the city.

The construction of Qom's monorail comes as part of Iran's plans to ease traffic congestion in major cities.

The holy city of Qom which lies near Tehran is a significant destination for a large number of pilgrims. The project is aimed at improving services for the citizens and pilgrims visiting the city.

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