The New World Heritage Site the Trans-Iranian Railway:
No fewer than 224 tunnels total more than 76 kilometers in length, while 174 viaducts and 186 smaller bridges carry the railway across deep ravines and river valleys as it climbs to two 2,134-meter (7,000-foot) summits.
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The story behind the Trans-Iranian Railway, one of the greatest engineering feats of the 20th century
edition.cnn.comThe spectacular Trans-Iranian Railway joined an illustrious club when it gained UNESCO World Heritage Site status in July. Here's why the accolade is richly deserved.