Tehran, Dec 27 (MRUD NEWS) – The Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) freight train has resumed its operation along the Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul (ITI) Corridor and arrived in Iran today from Mirjaveh Border and then after transshipment will enter Istanbul through Razi Border crossing.

ECO train as the most effective mode of transport for freight transfer can play an important role in expanding export and commercial transactions between the member countries.

Istanbul–Tehran–lslamabad railway (ITI Train) is about 6500 km of which 1990 km is in Pakistan's territory, 2603 km in Iran’s territory, and 1950 km within Turkey’s territory.

Compared to the maritime routes, the travel time for freight transfer along this route is estimated to be less than half.

Operation of this corridor will lead to the increased regional connectivity and will boost economic activities in the region.

The Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul railway project was inaugurated with the first freight train moving on 22 December 2021 during a ceremony attended by Iranian and Pakistani officials.