Traveling Iran by train | DW Documentary
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- Iran is opening its doors to foreigners and a train ride from the Persian Gulf to the Caspian Sea is a great way to get to know the country and its people.
The travel restrictions that are now being lifted were in place for decades. Many Iranians are hoping they will now be able to lead a freer life - and we meet many of these hospitable and welcoming people on our journey through the Middle Eastern nation.
The country’s most important rail link, the Trans-Iranian Railway, runs for approximately 1400 kilometers from the Persian Gulf via Teheran to the Caspian Sea. The journey starts in Khorramshahr on the Shatt al-Arab, the river border between Iraq and Iran.
Traveling past oil fields, the train reaches Shushtar. One of the top sights here is the historic hydraulic system, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After that, the train heads up into the Zagros Mountains. The journey is interrupted by a break for prayer. Breath-taking landscapes move past the train window until we reach the highest point not only of our journey but of the entire rail network: 2,200 meters above sea level between Dorud and Arak.
During a brief stop in Qom, travelers can refuel with sohan, a pastry made of wheat germ, flour and sugar. The next section of the track is high-speed and we continue on to Teheran at 160 km/h. The metropolitan area is home to more than 15 million people. The last leg takes us to the north of the country.
In the Alborz Mountains, we find out what role the Trans-Iranian Railway played during Stalin’s major offensive against the German army in World War II. Our oriental rail adventure ends in Bandar-e Torkaman on the Caspian Sea.
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DW Documentary Is there in Arabic please
We like Iran from Bangladesh
It is better to make another video about Iran's subway
Or correct this video
Shame on you german fake news
As iranian this doc is more propaganda that a real things
Full of false informations
travelling by train in any foreign country is one of the most exciting things one can ever do
One can experience and understand how common people lives their life
Except in US.
Travel in bike and cars with good rest stops is even better.
Very true...all those beautiful landscapes keep moving around
As long as the coronavirus is raging, public transportation is dead.
Buses, trains, planes, no thank you.
I'd rather walk, bike, use my car, or even a horse! 🦄
Iran is a beatiful country and rich in history and culture... sending love from Sri Lanka
I agree with the second part. It's obvious by all the passengers willing to talk to a journalist it is no place I would want to live. The forced religious aspect is another deterrent.
Leo Geekiyanage :
Thank you bro .Greeting from IRAN to all Sri Lanka peoples .
sending the love right back at ya mate ;)
Sri Lanka & Pakistan both countries r cunning fox
@set fire to the rain are you facing water crisis there ?🙄🙄
Iran's landscape is absolutely stunning wow.
@Lisa Lachhman..i take you on journey through Iran 🇮🇷
well women have limited rights in the public , whats the point
Iranians ppl are so kindness and friendly. I love iran people.
THE IRANIAN WOMEN ARE VERY BEAUTIFUL. PEOPLE SEEM VERY HUMBLE AND VERY RESPECTFUL TOWARDS GOD. HOPE WE CAN BE FRIENDS FROM THE COUNTRIES ON ALL SIDES. VERY NICE DOCUMENTARY.
FROM AUSTRALIA.
@@Jenifer_G turn off your caps lock please
Thank you!
@@Jenifer_G Then Im sure you would love to live there as a woman?
@@GeirWaterloo way of jesus
Have lived and worked in Dubai for a couple of years and found the Iranian people there to be the most respectful, polite and kind people. No matter what the government says, I'd really like to visit Iran some day.
So do I
This is the Middle East I would love to see! I am not so interested in artificial landscapes of the desert (Dubai, Saudi Arabia etc) but would love to experience the richness of ancient Iran, Syria and Turkey (technically not in the Middle East, I know). Great documentary!
Saudi Arabia is not only desert,u probably doesn't know of Asir province of ksa
This is real middle east but not ancient its modern.
Iran is so rich of nature landscapes. Beach, sea, desert (hottest place on earth), snow (best ski resort in the middle east), steppes, mountains, jungles, rainbow mountains, salt deserts and salt (pink) lakes. Iran has all four seasons.
100 percent agree with you.well said👏👌
That's you, not me
With love from republic of Somaliland...to my brothers and sisters of Iran
I have been to Iran two time and I found womens are more empowered and they are busy in every sector of life, from the business sector to the administration. people of Iran are so humble and helpful. Thank you so much dear Iranian for your hospitality.
I traveled from Tehran to Kashan 4 years ago and I was surprised by the quality of the train. The compartment is so clean, complimentary food and beverage were delicious, and a comfortable journey after all
5 summers ago, I traveled by train from Turkey to Tehran on the "Trans-Asia Express", not precisely an express train but a wonderful experience. I then spent 18 days in Iran & it was equally memorable, rich in history & most welcoming people. Iran is not without contradictions, as is the case with almost any land but it is a remarkable destination!
How much did it cost?? What was your budget?? I am asking as i am making an itinerary for my visit to Turkey and Iran
God bless all the Iranian people may they always live in peace and harmony with each other and with their neighbours...Greetings from Ireland (a green oasis !)
....and from Mexico City!
Yes and funny train horns at camera man lol
Iran is culturally most profound and beautiful! I find Iranians most hospitable and similar to us. ❤ from India🇮🇳
Lmao India is nothing like Iran really. I've been in both countries.
@@sayuas4293 yep. India and Iran are diametrically opposed cultures. Besides, most iranians don't consider Indians to be Aryans cause of their dark skin.
During revolution I believe many Iranian fled to India, I guess.
Indians aren’t nearly as hospitable as the Iranians. They Don't offer just water when someone comes to house.
@@ostadfiha4225 we offer chai or coffee :)
I am an ethnic East Iranian from Pakistan Administered Gilgit-Baltistan region of Kashmir and I speak Wakhi Pamiri language. I love all my Iranic brothers and sisters be them Persians, Pashtoons, Baloch, Kurds, Pamiris, Tajiks, Occetians and many others. I love you all
Im so sorry
I also think we should all unite for the great cause that is strawberries 😂
Greeting from Iran , we are all one brother ♥️
Can you tell us how did you end up in kashmir?
@@obamabinladen5055 I am not going to reveal that to a terrorist who is asking me this from hell
I met a Iran girl in social media 8 yrs ago .. she is most beautiful, kind and smart girl I have ever met in my life.. still we are good friends 🙂
What a beautiful country it is...People are so kind and loving!!!
But not their government and law enforcement
@rdsieben they established that government by revolution, who are you to judge them
Thank you so much for this wonderful video of Iran! 🇮🇷 ❤️
Iranians are some of the nicest ppl I've met.
Good documentary by DW. God bless Iranian people. They are honest, hard working and beautiful people.
Really Iran is the most beautiful country,I loved it and appreciate the documentary maker,who showed good images of Iran and it's people,thanks from India.
The guy at 34:22 said the engineer willingly said he will stand below the bridge with his family, He didn’t say the Shah forced him. You need to fire your translator DW.
Nice thanks for that info dude !
Iran is a gem,from Kenya with love.#LovePersia.
ODINGA
@@tuforu4 Whats in the Hookah ?
Ruto 2022
I have the privilege of travelling by train in Iran between Dorood (Lorestan) and Mashhad.... wonderful.... can’t forget, It was during winter... 1992, the early breakfast and the newspaper unbelievable.....The best country in the Middle East with most civilised people.
Long live Iran.
Iran is such a beautiful country.
Great film. This is first time I know Iran more. Thanks for the useful information. God bless Iran people. May they Good luck. I am from Taiwan 🇹🇼.
Is there anyway we could get the PRC's fishing fleet out of the Persian Gulf? They have sucked the sea dry, lietrally. I now know what you guys feel being next to them but not part of them.
@@lensman5762 its a threat for oceans of the whole world
@@ashutoshanand1573 dv
Treat everyone with politeness and kindness, not because they are nice, but because you are.” ... wev love u
Iran is a beautiful country.
Beautiful country, I will visit after the pandemic. Greetings from Norway.
Me too. I have been waiting but unfortunately, due to sanctions and political reasons they don't have vaccines and people are dying all over.
I welcome you will visit my country. My country is Bangladesh. You can search google maps and collect information about my country Bangladesh. My dear brother welcome
me too but i also hope to visit norway! Greetings from italy
I welcome you visit my country india we have trains
What a country! What a great culture they have ! Once the great Persian Empire will flourish again . Best of luck brothers . From Bangladesh
I have been to Iran two times and for the first time, I was really impressed as the picture of Iran I had in mind was changed ironically. It is peaceful, beautiful and clean. People are hard working and have strong faith too. What I really loved there was Persian architecture that is really astonishing. Tehran is a developed city, Isfahan is the city of Persian Architecture, Shiraz is beautiful, and Mashhad is full of faith. In short, I recommend it.
trump plans on flattening it and stealing its resources. live on fox tonight.
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Are you sure you are not referring to Israeli's?
Let's hope the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Israel don't destroy that landscape. Ancient civilizations belong to more than just the Iranian people, they belong to all of humanity and they are our human brothers and sisters no matter what the evil, corrupt governments think.
I am Iranian thank you for sharing with people the true beauty and goodness of Iran.
Love IRAN.... Forever... Salam dari saya from Indonesia.
I am surprised by how much a Train driver and a Miner knew about the history of their country/ profession. Sending love to Iran from India 💛
Thank you for this lovely documentary DW ! Vielen Dank :)
Even I agree..
Hi nidhi
Thanks Nidhi we truly love India❤️🌹
Iranian seem calm peaceable people. The women are so pretty. I didn't know much of iran is a desert. I love Iran I have several Iranian friends. Once Iranians decide to love Israel , the sanctions will be gone
@@drvishvajeetpatilenvironme9295 abe tharki
I really didn't know Iran as this more beautiful until I saw this documentary. Iran abounds in natural and scenic beauties. People have more freedom compared to Saudi Arab and absolute freedom like western countries can cause damage to the existing cultural beauty of Iran. I wish to travel to Iran to see its exquisite nature and society. Lots of love to Iran from India.
I really liked the definition of freedom towards the end by the Iranian man. Western absolute freedom is hideous and gross.
@@mitsengupta8945 Congrats! You win the prize for the most idiotic comment.
Im Iranian and Im so thankful for all lovely and wonderful comments from beautiful souls!Im sure kindness is the most real thing in the world.🌷
Love from pakistan ur neighbouring country. Love ur language, sacred places and precious gemstones.❤
masoomeh tanghatari there are more good people in the world, than bad. But it seams that the bad ones are the ones in power. From Australia I wish all people in Iran peace and prosperity.
I’ve been to 30 countries and I want to travel around through there. Always have. I will within my next 3 trips. Peace and love from New Jersey, USA .
You will be always welcome to Iran
Impressed as i never expected Iran to be so beautiful
Iran is a great country and a great civilization. I enjoyed every minute of this documentary. It reminded me of my last train journey in 2002 from Karachi to Rawalpindi.
Never been dreaming vitising Iran but because of this docu and good comments I read, maybe my next target destination for holiday is Iran
you would be always welcomed here
I just experience Iran. What a picturesque country!!
I'm from Nepal
And I hope soon Nepal also have train service like other countries.
doesn't nepal has a railway connection with India?
Im iranian i hope i will visit nepal in future
It's amazing how differently we perceive things in the west. The guy in 13:42 is going to a remote pool with friends and he starts philosophising about water. If I go the pool with my friends and I stare at the water and say stuff like "Water is life..." they'd think I was high.
Do you people not understand the significace of Water or appreciate it as a nature's gift! I think your people haven't face water crisis like there in Iran
Maybe you need better friends.
I love Iran and Iranian People,greetings from Poland
Beautiful country and people, love and respect from Argentina, one day I would like to visit!
What about texas 100 degree summer time
@@bhupinderkumar420 not only summer time also flood, and trump do not care, not only for texans or environment , also for animal special Bush who hate trump live there, at the end people have no place to go in flood,
We hope to see you soon.
And Im from Moscow also dream to travel there
@@Katy_aloneINDIA :
You are welcome brother .
I respect their reach cultural heritage ...so beautiful their country & the people...I didn't have any idea about present day Iran...so many Persian people peacefully live in india ..
I appreciate Your commentry .. editing & voice ..thanks a lot sir...
I'm from Kolkata ...India...
🤝🤝❤🙏🏾
We love you too
May Iran flourish. Love from India
What a splendid expose about an amazing nation...peace from America to all the Iranian nation.
A sane voice from an insane nation👍👍👍
i as an iranian enjoy to see a lot of nice comments about us.thank you.we love americans too
@@ehtishampir The majority of Americans feel this way.. our governments just get mixed up in posturing & threats no matter who wins an election. Maybe the responsibility of managing world powers is too much for humans to handle & drives leaders insane 😂🤷♂️
If we stay level headed, perhaps the increase in direct dialogue between normal people on social media will help us evolve beyond our national 'brands' and reign in ALL of our leaders..
Just a thought. Maybe I'm dreaming.. it is bedtime for me :D
@@sinabaghaei3504 Please know we are the majority in America, we just don't have the microphone ;)
@@jackdare I bet you guys vote? A vote is stronger than a microphone
Iran, you are one of the best disciplined and beautiful country in that part of the world. Your highways, roads and architecture are wonderful. They are very clean and well taken care of. Your people are very friendly and hospitable. Hats off!
The people of Iran are people of peace and kindness with civilization and originality. I hope you come to Iran and welcome you.
@@mohammadkarimi3453 can you send me safaran?
Peaceful people 💕
Love from India 🇮🇳
The Iranian people are nice, peaceful and have the fact visions of mankind.
My family would like to visit Iran one day.
With love from Thailand.
I'd sell one of my livers to be able to visit Iran. It's such a beautiful country and the people are amazing.
But you only have one liver?
a train ride is always the best way to see a country. loved seeing the country and the beautiful
people. hope some day we can live in peace. keep the faith
Agteed
I live in peace with Iran.
41.30 "We have freedom in our country, but it is a bit limited.."
It is a sad situation... so many motivated people with so little opportunities..
Love from the Netherlands, hope to visit you again soon.
Real freedom requires shock and awe by the US military. Surely your town is reduced to rubble and you don't have running water and electricity but you can enjoy real freedom for sure. Coming soon to an Iranian city near you.
I love my Iranian friends
❤️ from Somalia 🇸🇴
A train journey is most often the best way to see a country, meet its people and see their culture. It gives one time and space and the opportunity to relax. Beautiful country Iran...I have been to Kish and Qeshm islands.... Would be a pleasure to visit again across the country.
My first time here and I am glad to watch these images . It's so good to know these places and see the people looking for so amazing , gentle , so diferent that trying show us , bad impressions . I think the people is very similar all over the world , just human being , not terrorists . I know this tv channel , I have here in my home . Thank you so much for this precious opportunity . greetings from brazil .
Hi Luzia, good that you found us on CZcams, stay tuned!
Wow i never expected that Iran is such a country ! Thanks for the video .
It is commendable documentary. The entire journey unfolds the real face of Iran and compels me to visit Iran, I enjoy a lot while watching your documentary. Bundles of thanks DW.
Wonderful Iran. I loved this country
34:40 False translation. Correct translation is " The engineer told Shah that he can prove that this bridge is built stable by standing with his wife and child under it while the train passes" the reason why I am correcting that translation is because the way this show translated puts a bad image of Shah. Very Beautiful Country! Love from Afghanistan!
I heard that this is a gossip and not true!
A good engineer certainly would have tested the strength properly and to stand below the bridge must have been to enfuse confidence..
@WinterGirl they're more interested in $
Khalid Ahmadi
Thanks for the truthful heads up. Many loved the Shaw. You can trace nearly ALL of our current terrorist problems from the time of two certain short cited political events; dirt was the mindless border drawing of the Middle East by mainly Britain - and its failure to recognize people groups already in areas(great example the Kurds who are in FOUR diff countries) and second Jimmy Carter and his many policies that focused on only the idea of peace and humanitarian ideas not taking into account the long outcomes or hatred men sometimes have in their hearts for others. For instance he refused to back the Shaw or ANYONE- thus a dictatorship under extreme Shria law was embraced in Iran AND the 8 years was between Iran and Iraq was ended freeing up Saddam to look for new conquests. Pres. Carter was warned, but he ignored a 1000 plus years of history.
So I appreciate your just pointing out clear translations-- if we can’t hear the truth from a simple interview what else are lies or errors?
Yes your correction is highly appreciated. Coz when first I heard I couldn't understand. Thanks for your correction bro.
Wishing everyone in Iran and across the world a healthy, happy, and peaceful life with abundant educational opportunities for all, especially the children. Peace, with justice and mercy! 🇺🇸
Great documentary. Beautiful country and nice, lively, laidback folk. Would definitely visit at the first chance I get. Regards from New Delhi, India.
I love Iran and I love Iranian people. They are such friendly people I can't tell you till you actually meet them! :)
Master Chief Who are you even talking to?
Fascinating! I love Iran! Cheers from Detroit, Michigan, USA.
But nobody loves Detroit anymore .
*Little Somalia, USA
Thank you, from an Iranian Canadian!
Please request warlord Trump to leave Persia in peace.
Detroit is filth
The most humane and hospitable people I have met. You talked about the lack of freedom of press as if you come from a free country!
Greetings from South Korea. What a beautiful country! I wish to have a taste of Iranian cuisine and hopefully visit Iran someday :)
Wonderfully captured the spirit of the country...greetings from India.
The women are beautiful the men look italian, the children are angels. The oil created all the problems by pitting nations against nations. When I was in college a retired US army man that was stationed in Iran showed us in the geography wonderful movies he had taken while in Iran. He had wonderful things to say about Iran and the people. Few years later all hell broke loose.
Nice people...they all love their job...not crying like babies....Respect!
I liked the documentary. It gave me a peek into Iran, it’s beliefs, landscape, trains, etc. Nicely narrated too. Thanks and look for more such informative videos.
Saroor yaar
Beautiful documentary. There are many other beautiful places in Iran. As an Iranian, I recommend visiting the beautiful and historic areas of my country.
Which specificaly?
It seems to me i traveled all over Iran by every spot to Kaspian sea with this documentary... thanks for hardworking people associated with this cinematography...Love from IND for Citizen of this scenic beauty country❤️
I found Iranian people very cute in this documentary.
The people looked very positive and energetic with good bodies.
Very Fascinating
beautiful scenic view of iran , really amazing 😊
I went from Tehran to Meshad by train a great experience a wonderful friendly country.
I did the same journey on the overnight train. Fantastic!
Beautiful people and beautiful country.
I really like the topography of Iran. It is exciting. Love from India
Wow I'm really surprised how DW documentary film makers could manage to prepare such a brilliant one.
Thank you guys
Proud to be iranian 💗🙏🏻
Greetings from India to all Iranian brothers and Sisters - We all love Iran, a beautiful country blessed by God. Very nice documentary.
@RoadKillzine not all love Iran ,also without india ,Iran will be a beggar state as majority of oil is bought by India and with your weak army & economy you can't do Shit except some blabbering 😂
Lynchistan love Iran
Let Persia rise and trade with their Indian subcontinent. I still remember childhood stories of traders from those great places.
ujib -all the women in Iran seem so “happy” to be oppressed and forced into wearing the head towels. Some sick rulers over there.
Raviechandran Mariappan hahaha 😂🤣
Iran is a country of great people, love from Pakistan. Got some insight into Iran with this documentary
Alexis isthis sex is a three letter word
Lovely people love for Iran.....🇨🇦🌴🍀🇵🇰🌺
Such a great nation , God bless Iran!
Beautiful country ...looking forward to visit Iran with my family ...cheers from Brazil
You're so welcome...i also keen to visit Great Brazil...
salam ! Im from brasil also i love Iranians people 😍
@shah im from pakistan and its on my bucket list for a while now.
Abadan in Iran is a city which it's people think that one time in past it was part of Brazil😂
Surf it in the internet
My dad lived in Iran for a couple of years around 76. He said it was extremely beautiful
At 17:01 That's called Sohan Halwa in India, i absolutely love that delicacy, i had no idea that it's an Iranian sweet.
Wow I would like to try that exclusively in Iran. Love to Faras from Bharat!!
What if that's indegenous to India and migrated to iran
Loves from Malaysia 🇲🇾, one day we will visit to Iran. I have some friends from isfahan & shiraj city they're very friendly. Also I like so many dishes iranian food, specially ghormey sabzi 😋 😋
Very nice feature. Iran is beautiful. Friends and I traveled Iran last year and we got to experience the overnight train from Shiraz to Tehran. Wonderful trip.
Iran is a beautiful country, and Iranians are very kind
Come on tell the truth you know we're not allowed in Iran American
John Lovato why don’t YOU tell the truth, Americans are allowed in Iran this isn’t North Korea John LoVaTo
@@johnlovato9527 Iranians arent allowed in to the US either
Interesting how much the Shah was mentioned, but almost no other period in the history of the country.
To a large part the film also seems to be an ad for German engineering^^ I like the pictures though, and that its actually a documentary mainly about the country and its people. Too often we only see a countrys politicans on the news, but do not learn anything about its people and its culture
Well, the first Shah of the Pahlavi dynasty, Reza Shah, was intensely pro-German, and invited many German experts for building stuff like railroads and other infrastructure. He was also the one who renamed Persia as Iran in 1935.
This led to the British and Soviets invading Iran in 1941 during World War II, because Reza Shah, although officially neutral, was sympathetic towards Germany and refused to allow the Allies to run supply routes through his country. The British installed Reza Shah's more pro-British (and later pro-American) son, Reza Shah Pahlavi as the new Shah of Iran.
Reza Shah Pahlavi ruled until he was overthrown in the 1979 Islamic Revolution, which established the current Islamic Republic of Iran.
Iran is a great place. Iranian people would be happy for having tourists in their country.
Talk about an amazing journey! I'm really glad I found DW Documentary, this channel is showing me things I never thought I'd see.
Hi @Andrew,
We're glad that you're enjoying our content. If you're interested in checking out more train journeys, here are some links you might like:
Traveling Ecuador by train: czcams.com/video/8P-iPXsylrk/video.html
By train across Sri Lanka: czcams.com/video/s8VNJ88AFWw/video.html
All the best,
DW Documentary
What a beautiful, well planned, fantastic, informative documentary. A professional master piece !
Beautiful country and people, love and respect, Greeting from Sri Lanka.
Embarking on this train journey through Iran feels like a heartwarming exploration of a nation opening its arms to the world. Meeting the gracious and welcoming people along the way adds depth to this travel experience. Thank you for sharing this incredible journey with us.
very good documentary.
Best Regards
from INDIA
Sending the most affectionate love, the warmest care, the highest respect and the best wishes to Iran!
from an average Bosnian guy
you said nice why CZcams hid, , is youtube israeli forgot american freedom of speech
I did that when I was in Iran last time. IT WAS SO MUCH FUN!!
That Moment when Karim Benzima is famous in Iran lol
Anyway Great Documentary
I Love Trains
They offer a great perspective of any country
What beautiful country with such a beautiful language.
Greetings from Melbourne, Australia. I would love to visit Iran someday. Thank you for the informative documentary
You welcome anytime.
@@worldwpeace How about Poles, are we good to go or do I need to know something before setting off?
@@worldwpeace do you love Filipinos too?
I love iran. they're history and the culture is amzing. And we have a good relation between india and iran ♥