IRGC Brig. Gen. Abdollahi tours Mashhad Urban Railway Line 2 construction site

Commander of Khatam al-Anbiya Reconstruction and Development Base Brigadier General Ebadollah Abdollahi (in uniform), touring the Mashhad Urban Railway Line 2 construction site on 06FEB15.

An Iranian Safety & Health Expert (HSE) official before a TBM cuter head that's successfully entered a station site, currently under construction.

Group photo of what appear to be Khatam al-Anbiya subway construction workers

What appears to be a phase in the cut-and-cover operation of this section Mashhad Urban Railway Line 2 construction site

KATO NK 200 series mobile crane employed in the construction of Mashhad Urban Railway Line 2

Photos: Nima Najafzadeh at Tasnim News Agency

Tabriz infrastructure, under construction

Two examples of infrastructure projects in Tabriz, under construction

Above: recent photo depicting the Aflak Nama intersection, close to completion. Note in the background the Tabriz International Hospital and above that the East Azarbayjan Telecommunication Company.

Section of the Aflak Nama intersection, nearing completion. Note in the background the 29 Behmen Metro Duraği subway station.

Street view of the Aflak Nama intersection, nearing completion

Google map depiction of location for the Aflak Nama intersection

Another active infrastructure project in Tabriz is this elevated section at Golkar and Shahryar Blvd

Google map location for elevated section at Golkar and Shahryar Blvd, under construction

Photos: Islamic Republic News Agency

Progress: Mashhad Urban Railway Line 2, under construction

Photo progress report for construction of Mashhad Urban Railway Line 2, since last observed here at UOI on 02OCT14.

Above: Massive EPB Shield (NHI Technology) type TBM in use. Reportedly of the 14.5 km long section to be bored, 350 meters are left to be drilled.

Behind section of the EPB Shield (NHI Technology) type TBM, in use at the Mashhad Urban Railway Line 2 subterranean construction site.

Tunnel section with prefab wall sections in place

Stacked prefab wall sections, staged for placement

German-made Schöma tunnel work train, Mashhad Urban Railway Line 2

Outside view of tunnel outlet, Mashhad Urban Railway Line 2

Section before what is believed to Shariati station, Mashhad Urban Railway Line 2

Structure taking shape for what is believed to be Shariati station

Iranian workmen tending rebar grid section for construction of facade, believed to be Shariati station

Map of envisioned Mashhad Urban Railway (Line 2 in blue)

Photos: Mohammad Zaernia at news.mashhad.ir

Sattar Khan Blvd overpass in Shiraz, newly constructed

Night view with special lighting effects for newly constructed Sattar Khan Blvd overpass in Shiraz

Overpass viewed from NW, with splits toward Motohari Blvd and Radfar St. Seen at background left is Dr. Khodadoust Eye Hospital.

Subterranean access for Motahari Blvd, providing visual for three levels of roadway. Note decorative details at entrance wall; unexpected for a heavily sanctioned economy.

Sattar Khan Blvd overpass pier with adjacent accommodations for pedestrians; another degree of detail unexpected for a heavily sanctioned economy.

View atop Sattar Khan Blvd overpass, with detail of guard rails, illumination and curb signage

Google map of newly constructed Sattar Khan Blvd overpass in Shiraz (click to enlarge)

Photos: Hamed Sedighpour at Shiraz1400.ir

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

Janbaz Blvd overpass in Mashhad, newly constructed

Newly constructed Janbaz Boulevard overpass in Mashhad, featuring multiple lanes for vehicles in both directions as well as segregated ped/bicycle lanes.

Study in Iranian road signage and guardrails

Janbaz Boulevard overpass descent beyond Azadi Expressway

Landscaping detail near border of Azadi Expressway, below newly constructed Janbaz Boulevard overpass

Map depiction location of newly constructed Janbaz Boulevard overpass

Further south, along Janbaz Boulevard: picturesque Janbaz Square in Mashhad

Tehran Metro Lines 1 and 5 extensions, under construction

Tehran Metro Line 5 regional rail extension, Karaj to Hashtgerd on 22SEP14 (click photos to enlarge)

Adjacent to construction site, billboard for Sepasad Group managing the Tehran Metro Line 5 regional rail extension from Karaj to Hashtgerd. Sepasad Group has been identified by the U.S. Treasury Department as being associated with IRGC and subject to U.S. sanctions.

Far left: loader seen working elevated, level section of Tehran Metro Line 5 regional rail construction site. Photos appear to have been snapped in vehicle moving along Iran Road 32 (any correction appreciated).

Stacked concrete ties seen at Tehran Metro Line 5 regional rail construction site

Sections of situated concrete ties before stacked ties yet to be placed

Concrete formwork being placed by rough terrain wheel crane

 

Section of completed track, Tehran Metro Line 5 regional rail extension from Karaj to Hashtgerd

Tehran Metro Line 1 rapid transit rail extensionto Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA / OIIE) on 15SEP14

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Far right: Tehran Metro Line 1 rapid transit rail extension to Imam Khomeini International Airport 

What appears to be concrete ties laid into place along metro extension route. Photos appear to have been snapped in vehicle moving along Iran Freeway 7 aka "Persian Gulf Highway" (any correction appreciated).

Surveyor, dup trucks and loader seen at Tehran Metro Line 1 extension construction site

Photos: vatse on Flickr