ECONOMY — June 20, 2026
Railway Transfers to Afghanistan Increase by 77.9 Percent in 1447
The Ministry of Public Works reported the total volume reached 7,602,419 metric tons, with 36,119 tons of goods including dried fruits and minerals also exported through major ports.
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The Ministry of Public Works reported that railway transfers to Afghanistan reached 7,602,419 metric tons in 1447.
This volume marked a 77.9 percent increase from the 4,272,000 metric tons recorded in 1446.
The transfers occurred primarily through the Hairatan, Aqina and Torghundi ports as well as the Khaf-Herat railway.
During the same period, 36,119 tons of commercial goods were transited and exported. These goods included dried fruits, rice, potatoes, mineral stones, cumin seeds, chickpeas, copper and pomegranate juice.
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