Iraq and Turkey have Reopened Rail Crossing

Iraq and Turkey have reestablished regular rail service between their northern city of Mosul and southern city of Gaziantep, bypassing Syria for a 500km route that will take nearly 18 hours via two international borders.

February 18, 2010 2:19 pm | Last Update: August 10, 2015 2:23 pm

Iraq and Turkey have reopened a rail link joining Iraq’s northern city of Mosul to Turkey’s south-eastern city of Gaziantep, the first regular rail service in decades.

The 500km route, passing through Syria, will take nearly 18 hours and cover two international borders, according to the BBC.
Services will operate on a weekly basis, with trains departing from Mosul on Tuesdays and from Gaziantep on Thursdays.
The two countries expect to boost mutual trade though the new railway.

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