The unique design of Tabriz Railway Station is renowned among both the general public and experts alike.

The emergence of the railway was one of the greatest human achievements in the field of transportation.

The arrival of the railway in Tabriz dates back to the construction of the Tabriz–Julfa railway line during World War I. In 1914 (1293 SH), construction of Tabriz’s first railway station began, and it became operational in 1916. The first train entered the city in 1915; however, the Tabriz–Julfa railway line was officially handed over to Iran by the Russians in 1921 (1300 SH). The old Tabriz station operated along this 149-kilometer route for some time, but due to operational difficulties in the following years, the station remained unused for a long period.

The railway connection between Tehran and Tabriz, established in 1958 (1337 SH), significantly elevated the importance of Tabriz Railway Station. This 748-kilometer route was particularly vital due to Tabriz’s economic and political significance, with daily passenger and freight traffic. Today, Tabriz Railway Station continues to play a crucial role in transporting passengers and goods to Turkey, the Caucasus countries, and Europe. Currently, the Tabriz–Tehran, Tabriz–Mashhad, and Tabriz–Van (Turkey) routes are among the busiest passenger lines served by this station.

From an architectural perspective, the Tabriz Railway Station can be described as a bold and innovative design. Its W-shaped roof, supported by two massive columns along with several auxiliary columns, and a roof designed independently from the walls, represents one of the engineering innovations of the station’s designers. The space between the roof and the columns is glazed, and the roof cantilevers outward from the eastern façade, giving viewers the impression that it is floating. This feature creates a protrusion on the southern side as well, forming a large veranda tucked beneath the overhanging roof.

The two large columns of the building allowed the architect to create an open-plan space without interior columns. On the main façade (the eastern side), vertical and triangular pilasters rise continuously from the ground, with windows positioned between them. On the first floor, these pilasters are covered with glass, while on the ground floor, small square windows provide natural light for the administrative spaces. The northern and southern façades of the station also feature extensive use of glass.

Where is Tabriz Railway Station located?

 This station is situated in the western part of Tabriz city. Railway Square, one of the important squares of Tabriz, is located nearby. Between the station and the square, a boulevard and a beautiful park have been constructed, featuring a central fountain that adds significant charm. In the surrounding area of the station, several old trains are displayed, some of which were once in operation.

Tabriz Railway Station was inscribed on Iran’s National Heritage List in 2017 (1396 SH).