Onur Uysal

Railway consultant.
Founder of RT Media & Consulting.
Founder and editor of Rail Turkey.

Big Istanbul Tunnel in 10 questions

Turkey is getting prepared for the big tunnel project which will connect two sides of Istanbul by rail and road. Here are frequently asked questions about the project:

Suburban service project for Balikesir

By Onur Uysal on 26 Dec 15

Balikesir Metropolitan Municipality is getting prepared to build suburban service in Balikesir.

When railway projects be completed?

By Onur Uysal on 24 Dec 15

In the annual coordination meeting organized by Transportation Ministry and TOBB, Deputy Secretary of Transportation Ministry Talat Aydin presented the status of projects

Tender day for Big Istanbul Tunnel

By Onur Uysal on 23 Dec 15

The tender for the tunnel connecting Asian and European side of Istanbul by road and rail will be done today.

Ulusoy’s semi trailer wagons now on rails of Turkey

By Onur Uysal on 22 Dec 15

Wagons carrying semi trailers, the new trendy transport mode on Turkey-Europe route, run for the first time on Turkish rail network for a domestic transport.

Balo and Rail Cargo cooperation kicks off

By Onur Uysal on 21 Dec 15

The cooperation announced within this year between Rail Cargo and BALO will kick off at the beginning of 2016 wih the name Anatolia Rail Link..

TL 227 mn for rail transport in Bursa

By Onur Uysal on 21 Dec 15

Bursa Metropolitan Municipality is going to invest TL 227 mn (€ 75mn) for rail transport in 2016.

Rail transport in Bursa

By Onur Uysal on 17 Dec 15

Bursa’s rail network is not so wide, however is very busy since the route is well-designed.

How to get to high speed train in Ankara?

By Onur Uysal on 16 Dec 15

There are several public transport alternatives to access to Ankara Train Station where both high speed trains and main line trains depart/arrive.

Can ECM crisis be overcome?

By Onur Uysal on 15 Dec 15

The crisis causing many private wagons staying at workshops due to new legislation and procedures is tried to be overcome.

China to Europe via Turkey vs Russia

By Onur Uysal on 14 Dec 15

Turkey has target to attract the traffic between China and Europe which is currently being handled via Russia. Furthermore, some recent political developments may even give some advantage to “via Turkey route”.