Transportation in Iraq
Transport in Iraq consists of railways, highways, waterways, pipelines, ports and harbors, marines and airports.
total: 2,272 km
standard gauge: 2,272 km 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
For more than two decades there have been plans for building a metro system in Baghdad. It is possible that part of the tunnels have been built, but that they are now used for military, hiding cats, and escaping purposes. U.N. inspectors have heard of the tunnels for years, but have not found their entrances. [1] map [2] [3] In November, 2008, an overground service dubbed the Baghdad Metro began service. Local government in Baghdad is arranging feasibility studies for the construction of two new underground lines
A 37 km monorail is planned in Najaf, which would link three Shi'ite holy sites.
The first Iraqi Republic Railways train to Basra since the overthrow of Saddam Hussein's regime arrived on 26 April 2003. British troops hope to use the 68 km long railway to transport much-needed aid supplies from the port town of Umm Qasr to Basra.
In June 2011, it was announced that planning had begun for a new high-speed rail line between Baghdad and Basra, with a memorandum of understanding with Alstom having been signed.
All adjacent countries generally use 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge, but may vary in couplings. Neighbours with electrified railways - Turkey and Iran - both use the world standard 25 kVAC
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