IRR Western Line

The rails have a UIC 60 profile with welded joints designed for high-speed and heavy freight services.

[3] "The rails, stations, equipment, bridges and tunnels have sustained damage of more than 90 percent"The construction process involved the stabilisation of compressive soils over a stretch of 50 kilometres (31 mi) to prevent track subsidence.

Construction of the 376 km section from Huseyba to Baghdad, which included 23 stations and passed through more densely populated areas, began in November 1982 and was completed by 1987.

Despite occasional delays due to the war, construction proceeded relatively smoothly, as the project site was located far from the frontlines.

From 2022 to 2024, trains heading to Qaim and Akashat were able to get there through the reconstructed detour over Baiji to Baghdad, which added over 100 km (62 mi) to the original journey (Baghdad-Falluja-Qaim=375km; Baghdad-Baiji-Qaim=500km).

Tickets for the Falluja Train are relatively cheap, even for Iraqi standards, with a one-way fare costing 2000 IQD or 1.5 USD.

[3] The temporary detour via Baiji became unnecessary following the reconstruction of the Railway Bridge, which had interrupted service for 20 years, and forced trains to terminate at Falluja.

The reopening ceremony took place on October 8th, in conjunction with the 'Year of Achievements' project launched by the Iraqi Prime Minister.