The first train connecting China to Iran via the ancient Silk Road has arrived in the Iranian capital Tehran after traveling for 14 days in a journey of over 10,000 kilometers The train, which was launched in an effort to revive the ancient road, was carrying 32 containers of commercial products originating from China’s eastern province of Zhejiang, according to Iranian media Press TV reports: The trip from China to Iran has taken 14 days over 10,399 (about 6,500 miles), taking the cargo train through Central Asian countries of Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan, Fars news agency reported. “The arrival of this train in less than 14 days is unprecedented,” said head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways, Mohsen Pourseyyed Aqai. He added, “This is an important step for the revival of the Silk Road and the train has traveled 700 km per day, saving 30 days compared to normal time that takes to go this distance.” The official added that at present, the train’s travel schedule is monthly, but its frequency will increase if need be. “The time spent by this train” to reach the Iranian capital “has been 30 days shorter compared with the maritime route, which starts from China’s [...]