The first passenger train from Iraq arrived in Turkish province of Gaziantep today. The train started its trip from Iraq's northern city Mosul Yesterday. <br/><br/>According to the the semi-official Anatolia news agency, a trip by rail between Mosul and Gaziantep takes approximately 18 hours, including time to be spent on customs check-ups and passport controls, while a ticket costs between 25 and 35 euros. <br/><br/>Turkish and Iraqi officials signed a memorandum of understanding in October 2009 to launch the train service, which is expected to boost economic, social and cultural ties between the two neighbours.