Current Situation
Most of the line is in a usable condition. Robinson's World Rail Atlas shows it as intact.
Most of the stations are still original.
The part between Toprakkale and Narlı has been electrified for heavy ore transport.
On February 16, 2010, the link between Mosul and Gaziantep was reopened. The first train went from Mosul to Gaziantep, lasting 18 hours. On February 18, a return journey departed from Gaziantep to Mosul. This line has now closed once again.
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