New rules for customs
The customs regulation is updated to be valid as of 1st of August.
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Another private operator hits the road
After Körfez Taşımacılık, another company is about to complete preparations for being a private train operator.
Istanbul-Belgrad train disappoints
Although the train service between Istanbul and Belgrade exists on paper, it has practically ended.
Rail stretch to Iran reopens today
The Elazig-Tatvan rail stretch, which was closed for one week due to landsliding, is expected to open today.
9 companies got licence
The number of companies having the licence has reached to 9.
Private companies request 320 loco drivers
Railway Transportation Association (DTD) announced that his members will soon need 320 loco drivers.
What is ready in Kars-Tblisi-Baku railway, and what’s not?
Previous day, Kars-Tblisi-Baku project was again on media, as the first trial train departed from Turkey arrived Georgian border. So, is everything ready about the project?
Hundreds of loco drivers to be needed
As private train operators started getting prepared and recruitments, a profession in Turkey has started to be on focus day by day: Loco drivers.
New container train to Europe
A new container line kicked off on Europe-Turkey route.
First private train operator is Korfez Ulastirma
While everybody is waitin for new private train operators in Turkey, Korfez Ulastirma became the first to get the train operator license.
Electrification in Turkish railways – 2017
The electrified conventional rail network reached to 23% in Turkey.
High speed train timetables updated
TCDD has updated the high speed train timetables due to new phase in Baskentray project.
Discount for international freight continues
TCDD Tasimacilik announced that discounts for international freight will continue in the second half of the year.
No transport without licence
Railway authority of Turkey (DDGM) announced that compaines will not be able to organize railway transport without licence starting from 29th of September.
First Turkish DeBo authorized
Liberalization took another important step in Turkey. First Turkish insitution is authorized for certification of rolling stock and assesment of ECMs.
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