What will happen in 2021?
A hard year is now back, also for railways. 2021, on the other hand, may come with several good news.
Onur Uysal
Railway consultant.
Founder of RT Media & Consulting.
Founder and editor of Rail Turkey.
What happened in 2020?
A hard year is about to end. Here are milestones of the year in railways:
Cigli tram project at a glance
Construction contract for Cigli tram in Izmir was signed last week with contractor.
Second China train to depart
While first Turkey-China train arrived at Xian yesterday, second was started loading.
Türasas started fast
The new rolling stock manufacture company, Turasas, started fast.
Golden Horn tram to start soon
First phase of Golden Horn will be commissioned in January 2021.
First export train departed for China
The first train from Turkey to China departed.
New Kayseri tram project at a glance
Engineering works started last weekend at Kayseri for new tram line.
Electric locos to be purchased, but which?
As electrification extends, new electric locos are expected to be purchased for rolling stock fleets in Turkey. But which loco?
Need for electric loco
As electrification extends, need for electric loco highly increases in Turkish railways.
Tekirdag to connect Balkans to World
Tekirdag, one of the main ports of container vessels at Marmara Sea, has stepped forward in strengthening its connections to Balkan region.
New model for TCDD
Change of legal status of TCDD and reorganization of it under various companies is on agenda.
Private passenger trains on way
Minister of Transport announced start of liberalization on passenger trains by next year.
Metro and tram in Turkish cities – 2020
Which cities have metro, tram and suburban systems, which ones have wider usage, which ones are more efficient, ?
Is trolleybus the right choice?
Two Turkish cities, İstanbul and Samsun, are evaluating trolleybus in two routes.
Has Marmaray helped rail freight?
Figures publicized about Marmaray which started also hosting freight trains between Asian and European side of Turkey.
While trucks cross Kapikule, trains arrive at Germany
While trucks departing from Turkey for Europe can cross Kapikule in 98 hours, trains in the same direction arrives at Germany in same time period.
