Iraqi Republic Railways
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Native name | الشركة العامة لسكك الحديد العراقية |
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| Company type | Government-owned corporation |
| Industry | Rail transport |
| Founded | 1905 |
| Headquarters | Baghdad, Iraq |
| Products | Passenger Rail Transport |
| Website | www.scr.gov.iq |
Iraqi Republic Railways Company (IRR; Arabic: الشركة العامة لسكك الحديد العراقية, romanized: al-Sharikah al-‘Āmmah li-Sikkak al-Ḥadīd al-‘Irāqiyyah) is the state-owned operator of the railway system in Iraq. Iraqi Republic Railways is the owner of Iraq's railway network.
IRR handles all rail transport in Iraq, including passenger services and freight. It is headquartered in Baghdad, specifically at the Baghdad Central Station.
History
The legal framework for the Iraqi Republic Railways (IRR) was established by the "Law of the Iraqi Republic Railways Establishment" (Law No. 33, 1965) and amended by Law No. 121 of 1970.[1]
See also
References
- ^ "The World Bank - Iraq Railways Extension and Modernization Project (P507282)" (PDF). The World Bank. 4 May 2025. p. 4. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
