The rail system is reasonable and safe and relatively quick. Although a few regions are not covered by Iran's train systems, many of the major cities are connected through railways. Compared to intercity buses, trains are more comfortable and safe but the buses are faster. You can lie down and rest if you choose the first-class trains. To book your Iran train tickets, you can go to the train station or a travel agency or ask from HiPersia. Online booking is also possible but like airlines, foreign credit cards are not accepted and there are complexcities. The domestic Iran Railway fleet is equipped with a Diesel engine train, Electric engine train, and Express train. The first Diesel engine, which was joined in the Iran Railway fleet, operated in 1957. The current electric diesel engines are in operation made by General Motors, Hitachi, and Alstom.
This type of train is divided into several types as follows:
Simorgh, Ghazal, Parastou, Toos, Sabz, Polour Sabz, Delijan, Persian Gulf, Parsi, Alborz, Ghadir, Sahand.
The special available services:
Air conditioning
Audio-video entertainment
Dining car/ meals in the compartment: Serving dinner is optional and one needs to pay a surcharge on the ticket.
220 V power outlet in compartment
Beverages and snacks available
These trains share many facilities and services like first-class trains, but they can’t compare with these trains in the aspects of quality and convenience.
This type of train offers upmarket facilities to provide a comfortable and outstanding journey. This train is divided into 2 types as follows: Zendegi, Fadak
The special available services:
Air conditioning
Audio-video entertainment
The following trains are available:
The special available services:
Air conditioning
Audio-video entertainment
Beverages and snacks available
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