Inauguration of Shiraz Metro Line 1 at Ehsan Station

Formal ceremony held 11OCT14 inaugurating Shiraz Metro Line 1 at Ehsan Station. Above EMU displays destination for "Namazi" Metro Station. Rapid transit rail operated by Shiraz Underground Railway Organization (SURO).

Signage and escalator at Ehsan Station, Shiraz Metro Line 1

Ticket lobby at Ehsan Station, Shiraz Metro Line 1

Detail of automated fare gates at Ehsan Station, Shiraz Metro Line 1

Train control console, EMU operating on Shiraz Metro Line 1

Shiraz Metro Line 1 passenger wagon reserved for women riders

Interior detail and view from Shiraz Metro Line 1 passenger wagon

Iranian First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri inaugurating Shiraz Metro Line 1 at Ehsan Station

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Photos: Mohammad Hadi Khosravi at Tasnim News Agency

New EMU trains deployed on Shiraz Metro's rail track

Following arrival from China at Bandar Abbas and subsequent to customs clearance, EMU (electric multiple unit) trains seen upon arrival at Shiraz for deployment this month by S.U.R.O. (Shiraz Urban Railway Organization). Two All Terrain Telescopic Cranes hoisting EMU from truck flatbed trailers for deployment on light rail track.

S.U.R.O official supervising the hoisting of new Chinese-manufactured EMU for deployment on Shiraz Metro.

EMU successfully fitted to Shiraz Metro rail track

Transport outer protective shell being removed on EMU following fitment to railway track. Note overhead support lifting attachment provided by Chinese manufacturer, seen in process of being lifted away by All Terrain Telescopic Crane

Inner protective cover applied by Chinese manufacturer, removed from newly deployed Shiraz Metro EMU

Successfully deployed EMU being pushed forward by work train

Photos: S.U.R.O.

Chinese manufactured metro trains arrive, bound for Shiraz

Chinese manufactured metro trains arrive in-port, destined for Shiraz

Unreported as to whether these trains are part of the barter for oil deal heard about last June

Reported metro train type in finished form at the Chinese manufacturer

Photos: Shiraz1400.ir