{"id":131148,"date":"2025-08-12T13:20:21","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T10:20:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/uncategorized\/131148-new-train-line-to-connect-shalamcheh-border-to-karbala\/"},"modified":"2025-08-12T13:20:21","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T10:20:21","slug":"new-train-line-to-connect-shalamcheh-border-to-karbala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/news\/islam\/iraq\/131148-new-train-line-to-connect-shalamcheh-border-to-karbala\/","title":{"rendered":"New Train Line to Connect Shalamcheh Border to Karbala"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>New Train Line to Connect Shalamcheh Border to Karbala<br \/>\n&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<br \/>\nThe governor of Basra, Asaad al-Eidani, has announced a plan to build a direct train line from the Shalamcheh border crossing to the city of Karbala, Shia Waves Persian reported. The project aims to improve transportation for pilgrims and facilitate trade.<\/p>\n<p>Shalamcheh is considered one of Iraq&#8217;s most important border crossings. The plan includes the construction of power lines and water pipes to turn it into a fully integrated hub for commercial exchange and traveler services.<\/p>\n<p>The reconstruction of the crossing is scheduled to begin after the current Arbaeen pilgrimage and is expected to be completed by the next Arbaeen season. The project&#8217;s designs are based on the latest standards to solidify Shalamcheh&#8217;s position as a key entry point into Iraq.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Train Line to Connect Shalamcheh Border to Karbala &#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;- The governor of Basra, Asaad al-Eidani, has announced a plan to build a direct train line from the Shalamcheh border crossing to the city of Karbala, Shia Waves Persian reported. 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