European Railroad Discussion > Russia - Iran service commences

In Europe, Russia, and the continent, they "get it"...  Trains are cool and serve a purpose.
Luxury train arrives in Iran on maiden journey from Russia:
http://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2016/11/20/494406/Luxury-train-arrives-in-Iran-from-Russia

NYC4096 Wrote:
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> In Europe, Russia, and the continent, they "get
> it"...  Trains are cool and serve a purpose.
> Luxury train arrives in Iran on maiden journey
> from Russia:
> http://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2016/11/20/494406/Lux
> ury-train-arrives-in-Iran-from-Russia

With only two trips per year, to call it a regular "service" is a bit of a stretch (which is to say nothing of the prices, which are all in the five-figure category).

Steam powered at least on departure from Moscow(?). This must be an interesting operation to see "...The Trans-Siberian Express had to change the cars and truck wheels, so they fit the Iranian track which has a different gauge of railways than that of Russia..."

20K euros for the cheapest ticket is a bit dear!

NYC4096 Wrote:
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> In Europe, Russia, and the continent, they "get
> it"...  Trains are cool and serve a purpose.

Cruise trains are like cruise ships, far removed from providing a transportation 'service' which ordeinary mortals can use to get from A to B.