The passenger train from Van to Tehran will depart from Tehran today. The first journey from Van will take place tomorrow. The Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, announced that the passenger train from Van to Tehran will depart from Tehran today and the first journey from Van will take place tomorrow. In his written statement, Uraloğlu recalled that the decision to resume the Van-Tehran passenger train services was made as a result of discussions with Iran. Pointing out the importance of the railway cooperation between Turkey and Iran in strengthening regional transportation and increasing tourism mobility, Uraloğlu stated that the resumption of train services from Van to Tehran will further enhance both economic and cultural ties. Operations will be run twice a week, with the train being operated by the Iranian Passenger Transportation Company (RAJA) consisting of 7 sleeper carriages with a capacity of 40 people, conducting mutual journeys twice a week. “The train will depart from Tehran today. Those traveling from Van to Tehran will hit the road on Monday, March 10th. The Van-Tehran passenger train will depart from Tehran on Sundays and Wednesdays, and from Van on Mondays and Thursdays. Passengers will enjoy a 22-hour journey in the comfort of railway travel.” Uraloğlu mentioned that the Van-Tehran passenger train carried approximately 10,000 passengers in 2019 and 2020 until it was paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing that this project is a significant step towards strengthening international collaborations in Turkey’s railway transportation sector.