1 mn tons on Iran traffic
1 million tons of freight is expected to be transported on Iran-Turkey railway this year.
Railways step forward in international freight
International rail freight of Turkey is running towards the highest volume of all times.
Trains overcome corona restrictions
As corona has stopped life to a great extent all over the world, trains started to play greater role in international transport.
Freight trains to Iran restart
The freight trains will soon restart with limited number of wagons between Iran and Turkey.
Van Lake unlocked
The second rail ferry has started service at Van Lake. Her name is Idris-i Bitlis.
Ferry problem of Iran trains soon to end
Solution is very close about Van Lake crossing problem of Iran trains.
Rail stretch to Iran reopens today
The Elazig-Tatvan rail stretch, which was closed for one week due to landsliding, is expected to open today.
Foreign trade is not on rail
Share of railway in foreign trade of Turkey is going down.
Fuel incentive for railways in Iran
Iran Railways (RAI) will get huge incentive from government in return for increasing its freight and passenger volumes.
Decrease in international freight continues
International freight by rail in Turkey continued to decrease in 2015.
TCDD to promote international freight
TCDD announced a new discount for international rail freight which had dropped by half in last 5 years.
50% discount by Iran Railways
Iran Railways (RAI) announced 50% additional discount for transit rail freight via Iran.
Is railway ready for post-sanction era?
Sanctions for Iran applied by UN, EU and USA had recently been lifted officially.
Increasing discount for Iran and Central Asia transports
TCDD’s discount for rail freight to/from Iran and Central Asia continues with an increase this year.
Disappointments of 2015 in rail transport
Here are headlines about disappointments in rail transport last year:
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