This article will showcase the futuristic high-speed train operating between Tehran and Shiraz in Iran.

Why? In the review, it will be possible to understand in stages how much it is a world of the future.



This train, known colloquially as Fadak Trains, is often described as a luxury train by many Iranians. Fadak itself claims and names various social media platforms after the train.

Both Instagram and Telegram are fadak5startrains, which can be translated as "5-star trains."

The initial plan did not include using the train service, as it would take approximately 14 hours, and the train is a standard, local-style train.

There is one train per day, departing every evening and arriving in the other city the next morning. However, the author intended to take a plane, which only takes one hour.

As my departure date approached, I began researching general travel information and stumbled upon news about Fadak Trains' new train service, which had just launched.

Driven by a desire to experience something new, I embarked on a quest to learn more about this novel system. However, my initial efforts were met with significant challenges, as even Iranian citizens rarely utilize it for railway management.

Traveling by plane and bus is significantly more convenient, but online ticket booking is unavailable. Reservations must be made through agents or individuals within the country.

The special train service operates every other day, and the date the original poster intended to travel did not coincide with the train's schedule. As a result, they had to request their friends in the group to change the date to match the train's schedule.



The details of Fadak Trains will be discussed later in the review. For now, let's take a look at the scenery along the route.

It is well-known that photography is prohibited in Iran at airports, train stations, transportation hubs, and other significant locations. However, the author...

Despite believing Shiraz to be safe due to its distance from the capital, the photographer was ultimately prohibited from taking pictures after only capturing a few frames.

Multiple images captured at Shiraz and Tehran train stations were taken hastily, except for those taken on board the train, which were captured normally.



Front of Shiraz Railway Station and the garden in front of the railway station

The front of the building appears large, but the entrance is only a small sliding door. The entrance and exit are separate doors.

Entering the building requires passing through a security checkpoint where both bags and individuals are scanned. Once bags have been scanned and cleared, ...

The officer warned me not to take pictures, so the following photos are blurry because I had to take them quickly.

After passing through the scanner, tourists are escorted to an adjacent room where officials collect personal information from their passports.

The data was recorded in a notebook, not through a computer system. (No photos of the data recording room are available.)

Upon exiting the data recording room, the main hall area will house the information counter. The waiting area will be located on the right-hand side.

The left side is also a waiting area, while the square room in the distance is a ticket booth that is currently無人值守.

The passenger inquired with the security guard about the food options available on the overnight train, specifically the number of meals provided.

The information counter staff are currently unavailable. Typically, only Iranian citizens utilize this service.

Tourists are scarce, but they will likely become more frequent in the near future. This is the nature of the future world, as it was first described.



Standing at the information counter, I looked down at the concourse where passengers prepare to board the train. Directly in front of me was the ticket inspection point.

Before entering the platform, which will open 15 minutes before departure, look to the right and left for the escalator down.

To access the lower hall, please use the stairs located next to the escalator. This is for wheelchair users only.

Alternatively, an elevator is available on the left-hand side. The glass room in the far right corner is a minimart that sells items at the same price as regular stores outside.

There is no price increase like in our country. 5555

As the photo was being taken, a team of service personnel from the Fadak Trains train happened to be disembarking onto the platform. From a distance, this team appeared to be composed entirely of men.

However, when they are on the train together, they will decide again whether all the men are on the team or not. 555555

While waiting downstairs, I walked to the ticket check point where a roll-up banner promoting Fadak Trains was displayed. I inquired about the food options, as I had previously, but the officer responded, "No English," indicating they could not speak English. Another officer approached and attempted to communicate, explaining that there were no bilingual officers available.

If you have any questions, please wait to ask the train attendant. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope that in the near future...

The arrival of more personnel capable of communication will usher in a new era, akin to the second wave of globalization.

As the departure time approached, officials opened the passage for passengers to walk through, checking boarding passes and identification cards or passports for tourists.

After stamping the ticket at the gate, passengers descend a staircase to the platform. Only one platform is covered and equipped with facilities, while the others lack both. It appears that only one platform is in use. On the left side, there is a ramp leading down.

For wheelchair users, there is a lift to access the platform.

Standing on the platform below, looking back up, the building you just walked down from appears large and relatively new.

The platform displays the train schedule in Farsi and English, alternating between the origin and destination.

As you walk along, prepare to board the train. Each carriage will have a staff member standing by to check your ticket again to ensure that you are boarding the correct class of carriage for your ticket. This train has a total of 6 carriages, each with 10 compartments. Each compartment can accommodate 4 passengers, which means that each carriage can hold approximately 40 people. Therefore, this train can accommodate up to 240 passengers.

However, today, there were only about 60-80 people traveling, who were scattered across the different passenger classes (the different classes will be explained later in the text).

The Fadak Trains are white carriages with green stripes on the side, along with the Fadak logo, which is the name of this type of train.

(In Iran, there are many types of trains with different names.) The car number can be found on the LED screen on the side of the car.

Passengers with tickets can board the train by opening the doors themselves. Those with large luggage must lift it through the small designated door.

Passengers traveling in the Special class do not need to search for a specific car. Simply look for the car with a red carpet.

This is the Special class carriage, the only one with a red carpet. I was in such a hurry to board the train that I didn't notice it.

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The only exception is that there is only one receptionist standing.

Upon entering the train carriage, passengers will find a long corridor ahead. The passenger compartments are located on one side of the corridor, with each compartment clearly marked with its corresponding number.

and assigned seats, with 4 people per room.

Upon entering the passenger compartment, the seating arrangement is similar to other trains, with two seats on each side separated by an armrest and a storage space in the middle.

The room was equipped with bottled water and amenity kits for each passenger. As there were three passengers in this room, there were three sets of water and amenity kits. The room size was similar to other trains. However, the stairs to the upper bunk were located in front of the window, which made it difficult to enjoy the view during the journey.

Amenity kits are only provided to Special class passengers, which is equivalent to First class on airplanes.

The other floors did not have any giveaways. Inside the bag, there was a toothbrush, toothpaste, slippers, an eye mask, and headphones. Overall, it looked ordinary, but I liked the sky-blue bag made of high-quality velvet.

The service manuals on the train are only available in Farsi. There is no English translation. When I asked the staff about this, they said:

Currently, the information is only available in one language. In the future, if there is a significant increase in tourist visits, a bilingual format may be implemented.

This is the third iteration of the Future World.

From the inside of the passenger compartment, looking at the door, there is a lock on the top of the door, along with buttons to control various functions inside the room.

The light switch, air conditioner switch, bathroom status display, and reception call button are located on the wall. The top compartment is for storing luggage, and there is a bedding bag placed on it.

The ceiling is adorned with white panels featuring a train motif.

Located at the front and rear ends of each passenger car, there are two restrooms per side, one of which is a squat toilet.

The remaining room is a toilet equipped with a flush toilet. The toilet symbol can be found above the exit door on each side of the passenger compartment.


Squatting

Toilet bowl

While walking back from the bathroom, I passed by the kitchen area where food is prepared. It was locked, so I took a picture from outside to show you.

This passenger compartment, when unoccupied, will be prepared as usual. This differs from compartments with passengers, which are:

No water or other equipment was provided, and the center table was folded.

As the train departs, the staff will close the lights and lock the unoccupied compartments.

Bedding bags include bed sheets, pillowcases, and headrest covers.

An electrical outlet is located under the luggage rack. It was initially difficult to find, but I noticed it in an empty passenger compartment where the luggage rack had been lifted.

There is a plug at the bottom.

A reading light is located above the head, and a headphone jack is provided to avoid disturbing others.

Ultimately, the entertainment features were not implemented, leaving only the basic display functions available.

I inquired with the receptionist and received the same response that the service will be available soon.

This is the future world again.

The screens in the passenger compartment, one on each side, offer a wide range of functions, but they are currently not operational.

The Navigator displays real-time updates across all categories when accessed.

The location marker will continuously move along the route to indicate your progress, except in areas with potential signal loss, where it may temporarily pause.

Upon receiving a signal, the user will be redirected to their current location and the scriptures category, which offers readings in Farsi.

The function concludes with the "Pray time" feature, which displays the times for each of the five daily Islamic prayers.

The most surprising moment was when the train stopped at the station, and we stepped out of our compartment to take in the atmosphere of the station.

Coincidentally, it was prayer time when they arrived. As they exited the train, almost all the passengers rushed off.

The train moved quickly, and we were shocked. We all ran away, almost all of us. The staff also went down to stand.

The platform was packed with people, leaving us confused. We walked towards the entrance, where a staff member greeted us with a wave.

He noticed our confusion and approached us, explaining that the train would be stopping at this station for 10 minutes to allow passengers to perform their prayers. We responded with surprise.

The staff announced something, but it was only in Thai. You probably didn't understand it.

The response suggests that the need for bilingual announcements has been acknowledged due to the increasing number of tourists using the service.

The future will surely bring more of this: this is the world of the future.

Walking back into the room, I noticed the trash can for the first time, with a plastic bag placed in front of the window.

Garbage bags should be placed in the designated bins for waste disposal.

After a short wait, the reception staff brought welcome drinks, which were the most visually appealing and luxurious in the entire procession.

As it was a special class, the highest level, upon arrival at the classroom, there was a selection of coffee, tea, and orange juice. In the end, everyone chose orange juice.

After about 5 minutes, the appetizers arrived, including a mixed nut platter, marble cake, and fruit salad. The mixed nuts were the most delicious.

Ultimately, it wasn't sour because every single bean was sour. In conclusion, it was just sour-flavored beans. As for the marble cake, it was a bit cold and hard.

The most popular dish at that time was the fruit salad, as it tasted just like the famous one back home. The food offered was...

This dish originates from the renowned Iranian kitchen, Dona.

Another 10 minutes passed and it was time for dinner. It felt like it came too quickly, as I was still full from the snacks. However, I understood that it would be even later if we waited, so the food had to be served promptly.

The agent had previously mentioned that there would be two food options available, served on fine Chinese porcelain.

The claim about the container is accurate, as the bottom of the container clearly states "Bone China." However, the claim about the food is inaccurate, as it was served immediately upon arrival.

There is no option to choose. I asked the staff and they said that there is currently only one option available. There is no option to choose yet, but there will be in the future.

This is the future world again.

After dinner, the staff cleared the dishes and returned to serve tea/coffee. However, when we requested fruit juice, the staff informed us that it was no longer available and that it was only served once.

My friend ordered a cup of tea, while I didn't. Later, I followed the staff to the kitchen and asked if there were any other beverages available, as I don't drink tea or coffee.

He offered me fresh milk, so I asked for fresh milk instead.

With nothing to do while not yet sleepy and nothing to watch on TV, I decided to play Facebook and watch YouTube instead. However, during some stretches, it seems we were outside the city and there were mountains.

Surrounded by something like this, causing the internet signal to be intermittent. I looked at the TV and saw a Wi-Fi symbol, but I couldn't find the signal. So I walked to the staff and asked them. Out of courtesy, I walked there myself. I didn't want to press the button to call them to my room. The staff apologized.

This service is not yet available. The symbol is a placeholder for future availability. This is yet another example of the futuristic world we live in.


Eventually, I fell asleep after tossing and turning. I don't have any pictures of the sleeping arrangements, but it was similar to a sleeper train in Thailand.

The customer is expressing frustration with the staff for not clearing their table, despite pressing the call button. They mention that there are items on both the upper and lower levels of the table that need to be cleared.

I ended up walking to the kitchen to return it. It turned out that the staff member was already asleep on the canvas bed in the middle. Out of respect, I...

I didn't dare to wake him up, so I walked back and put it under the bed instead. 55555 I don't know if this is the future world again. 555555

After waking up in the morning, I received another breakfast before reaching my destination.

Approximately 10 minutes before reaching the destination, the staff announced that the train was approaching the station and passengers should prepare to collect their belongings.

Upon arriving at the station, I quickly disembarked from the train, eager to stretch my legs in the open space. The surrounding platforms were bustling with various types of trains.

The exit is located on the second floor. You can walk straight out of the station.

Here are the photos of the entire journey, along the route where the author decided to change their travel plans and switch days.

To coincide with the operation of Fadak Trains, which run every other day, and to experience the futuristic atmosphere.

This is all I can remember. I think there was more, though. 5555555

For more information on Fadak Trains services, please refer to the detailed information provided.

Tickets can be booked at http://fadaktrains.ir/, which, of course, is only available in Farsi. 5555

To book tickets or check train schedules and prices, please visit http://www.iranrail.net/index.php.

This website is for the Iranian Railway and includes English language content.

To learn more about the different types of trains available in Iran and the companies that operate them, please visit the Trains section.

The Fadak Trains are the only ones referred to as 5 Star trains, as evidenced by the images and names of each train.

To book tickets or check fares, click on the "Tickets" category and scroll down to the "Booking" button.

Once you enter the departure and arrival stations, travel date, and number of passengers, the screen will display details of the train, time, seats, and prices for each class.

When booking a room with 4 beds, if you want a private room for yourself, you can specify "private" during the payment process.

The system will automatically charge for all four seats at once. Ticket bookings cannot be paid for using systems outside of Iran. Bookings must be made through an agent or Iranian resident.

Fadak Trains offer four passenger classes: Economy without meals, Economy with meals, Business class, and Special class.

The Special class is the highest class, comparable to First class on an airplane. All classes have the same cabins, seats, beds, and amenities, except for the food service. Only the Special class offers an Amenity kit.

This article compares the food service in Business class and Special class for each meal.

The author's two friends moved to the business class to explore the differences in service.

This provides a glimpse into the future world, allowing us to better understand its essence.

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The atmosphere of the tourist destination is not included in this review, as there are already many reviews and beautiful photos available online.



This is another review of my trip to Iran. I hope you enjoy it.

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And if time permits, I will review other aspects for you to see.

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