A good set of photos in, around and above Hayratan, taken by “Robert” in July 2010 during his Afghanistan Deployment. I have selected some of the railway shots, but the whole album is worth a look.

Here’s a shot of the new railroad.

I was excited to see this train hauling track parts south

Cargo being moved by rail in Afghanistan! A big first for this country.

The Friendship bridge which crosses the Amu Darya into Uzbekistan. It’s used for both rail and road traffic (although not at the same time).

The Hairatan border crossing is a major fuel transfer point for Afghanistan.

one of the cargo yards

A train that has just rolled in to Afghanistan. So nice to see commercial trade taking place in this country.

Rail car being unloaded at the Hairatan crossing.

Another shot of the railroad. The Afghans have made tremendous progress on it.

(photo of a yellow machine)