Tehran-Van rail service resumes operations following a five-year suspension

On Sunday, a passenger train departed from Tehran, marking its journey to Van in eastern Turkey for the first time in five years. This significant event resumes the rail link that had been suspended, highlighting a renewed connection between the two regions.

The Islamic Republic of Iran Railways announced on January 7, 2025, that after a series of bilateral discussions and meetings between the railways’ CEOs of Iran and Turkey, the Tehran-Van passenger train service is set to commence operations soon.