![File 4345/1912 'Trans-Persian Railway' [‎49v] (103/330)](https://iiif.qdl.qa/iiif/images/81055/vdc_100000000419.0x0000c7/IOR_L_PS_10_307_0103.jp2/full/!1200,1200/0/default.jpg "File 4345/1912 'Trans-Persian Railway' [‎49v] (103/330)")
File 4345/1912 'Trans-Persian Railway' [49v] (103/330)
The record is made up of 1 volume (163 folios). It was created in 1911-1913. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .
Transcription
This transcription is created automatically. It may contain errors.
(which would have to be purely British-controlled),
and certain lines (other than the one projected
from Mohammerah to Khorremmabad) which, in
view of the predominance of British trade, should
be preponderatingly British though not devoid of
a substantial international participation both in
construction and management.
(d.) That His Majesty’s Government would be
prepared to recommend to the parties interested
in the projects (other than the Mohammerah-
Khorremmabad line) in the neutral sphere that it
would be subservient to British interests if they
would effect an amalgamation with the British
group of*the Society d’Etudes, who, in consultation
with His Majesty’s Government, might then
arrange the degree and nature of the foreign
participation in question.
Referring then to Sir W. Garstin’s letter of the
20th December, it might be intimated :—
1. That His Majesty’s Government would agree
to enclosure (A) (see appendix No. 2) on condition
that the words “ d’Astara a Guattar ” are omitted
(as there is no need to specify this to the Persian
Government pending the survey), and on condition
that the Societe definitely accepts the position
that the question of maritime facilities to be
granted in Southern Persia, and of the control
of such port or ports, must be the subject of
agreement between the British and Persian
Governments.
2. That His Majesty’s Government would agree
to enclosure (B) (see appendix No. 2), subject to
the insertion of an additional clause to the effect
that a permanent “ Rates and Traffic ” Committee
shall be instituted to enforce, by whatever means
may be most effective, absolute equality or
treatment over the entire Trans-Persian system,
that British interests shall be adequately repre
sented on this Committee, and that, in the event
of disagreement, there shall be a right of appeal
to an impartial railway expert.
Foreign Office,
January 13, 1913.
A. P.
About this item
- Content
This volume comprises telegrams, despatches, correspondence, memoranda, notes, printed reports, a press cutting and a map, relating to the connection of the railway system of Europe to the railway system of India by the construction of railway lines through Persia.
The discussion in the volume relates to the proposal of a Russian consortium and the response of the Government of India to this proposal. A Report (No. 18 of 1911' folios 144 - 160) notes that the Government of India would do well to accept in principle the Russian proposal subject to a number of modifications. A map entitled 'Indexed Map Showing Proposed Railways in Persia' (folio 160) accompanies the report. Suggested modifications included:
- the point of intersection of the trans-Persian railway with the Indian railway system (British preference for Karachi); and concessions for branch lines (Bandar Abbas, Charbar, Mohammerah);
- the requirement that both main and branch lines in Persian territory be deemed international with Russia and Britain holding preponderant shares and Persia included as a participant;
- and the use of a different gauge railway in the British and Russian zones. As a quid pro quo for their support on this matter Britain expected the Russians to cease any consideration of extending the Trans-Caspian Railway to the Persia-Afghan border.
Also discussed are the negotiations about a loan between the Société des Études du Chemin de Fer Transpersan and the Persian Government and a suggestion that the British and French governments should guarantee a substantial loan by securing it against the crown jewels.
The following topics are also discussed: the Foreign Office proposal to refer the whole question of railway development in Persia to the Committee of Imperial Defence; a draft application for the concession; a memorandum by Brigadier General A H Gordon; dispatch of instructions to His Majesty's Ambassador at St Petersberg on the attitude of the Her Majesty's Government; the view of the Sir G Buchanan on the attitude of the Russian Government to the question of alignment.
The principal correspondents in the volume include: His Majesty's Secretary of State for India, the Earl of Crewe; Deputy Secretary to the Government of India, E H S Clark; His Majesty's Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Sir Edward Grey; the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , Lieutenant-Colonel Percy Zachariah Cox; the President of the Railway Board; Agent to the Governor-General and Chief Commissioner in Baluchistan.
This volume includes a divider which gives the subject and part numbers, year the subject file was opened, subject heading, and list of correspondence references contained in that part by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence.
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (163 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the volume. The subject 4345 (Trans-Persian Railway) consists of 1 volume.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 163; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.
- Written in
- English in Latin script View the complete information for this record
Use and share this item
- Share this item
File 4345/1912 'Trans-Persian Railway' [49v] (103/330), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/L/PS/10/307, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100036625670.0x000068> [accessed 16 June 2026]
https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100036625670.0x000068
Copy and paste the code below into your web page where you would like to embed the image.
<meta charset="utf-8"><a href="https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100036625670.0x000068">File 4345/1912 'Trans-Persian Railway' [‎49v] (103/330)</a> <a href="https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100036625670.0x000068"> <img src="https://iiif.qdl.qa/iiif/images/81055/vdc_100000000419.0x0000c7/IOR_L_PS_10_307_0103.jp2/full/!280,240/0/default.jpg" alt="" /> </a>
This record has a IIIF manifest available as follows. If you have a compatible viewer you can drag the icon to load it.https://www.qdl.qa/en/iiif/81055/vdc_100000000419.0x0000c7/manifestOpen in Universal viewerOpen in Mirador viewerMore options for embedding images
Copyright: How to use this content
- Reference
- IOR/L/PS/10/307
- Title
- File 4345/1912 'Trans-Persian Railway'
- Pages
- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 2r:42v, 43v:159v, 161r:162v, back-i
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
- Usage terms
- Open Government Licence