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, ?
Onur Uysal
Railway consultant.
Founder of RT Media & Consulting.
Founder and editor of Rail Turkey.
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