Cross-border rail traffic to Europe interrupted
The railway connecting Turkey to Europe via Kapikule is interrupted due to construction works.
Onur Uysal
Railway consultant.
Founder of RT Media & Consulting.
Founder and editor of Rail Turkey.
TCDD Holding Company on way
More details about preparations about reorganization of TCDD is publicized.
Korfez Ulastirma steps forward in intermodal
Korfez Ulastirma, the first private train operator of Turkey, has strengthened its fleet with container wagons.
First private train on way: Cappadocia Express
First private passenger train of Turkey announced: Cappadocia Express.
Train services resumed, but not all
Though most of the regional train services resumed, many others have not started yet.
Regional trains again on tracks
Regional train services will resume tomorrow, after suspension of one year due to Covid-19.
Expectations for departure on 22 March
After normalization in high speed trains, start of some regional trains is on the table.
Signalization in Turkish railways 2021
The map is published showing signalization of Turkish railway in operation and under construction.
Eskişehir-Balıkesir interlocking commissioned
Installation and commissioning of the new signal interlocking between Eskisehir and Balikesir has been completed and is now in service.
Competition to be postponed to 2024
If new bill of law is accepted, competition in railway transport will be postponed to 2024 or later.
Turkey-Iran-Pakistan container train on rail
Turkey-Iran-Pakistan container train is planned to start this year.
High speed rail guide of Turkey 2021
In addition to 2 high speed lines in operation, engineering works continue in 7 lines and 4 more lines are in plans.
New route for Balkan loads
Results are started to be taken to transport containers of Balkan region via Tekirdag.
Step by step normalization for trains
Trains will also accompany step-by-step normalization which will start by 1st of March in Turkey.
Where’s electrified, where will be?
Total electrified rail network of Turkey is 5753 km long including the HST lines.
