The Konya Blue Train (), previously referred to as the Mevlana Express is an overnight intercity train operating between ðzmir and Konya since 16 August 2012. The inaugural train will departed Alsancak Terminal in ðzmir at 8:00pm (EEST) after an opening ceremony which the minister of transport, Binali Yñldñrñm will attend. The train follows the former Smyrna Cassaba Railway's mainline to Afyon passing through Manisa, Alaà Âehir, Uà Âak, Afyon and Konya. The Konya Blue Train is the first train service to operate east of Uà Âak, to Afyon, since the cancellation of the ðzmir-Diyarbakñr Postal Train several years ago.