New trend in Turkey : Finished vehicle logistics by rail
A few days ago, another train carrying finished vehicles had passed through Kapikule. This is the third train of car carriers, arrived to Turkey in February.
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The motorail train connecting Europe to Turkey
Although the only known is legendary Orient Express, there’s an ongoing passenger railway service between Europe and Turkey.
Top companies in Istanbul: Eurasia Rail
Eurasia Rail will be held on March 6-8, in Istanbul.
Car carriers at Derince
Unlike the past days, many passanger cars arrived to Derince Port by trains.
Railway connected ports of Turkey
Railway connected ports of Turkey in Marmara Sea, Aegean Sea, Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea.
Discount for the Tekirdag Derince ferry
TCDD announced discounted rates for the Tekirdag-Derince ferry.
Railway closures in Bulgaria
BDZ announced a number of restrictions on railway corridor which connects Turkey to Europe due to the construction works.
New restrictions for Cerkezkoy terminal
TCDD announced new restrictions for Cerkezkoy Terminal last week.
Turkish railways in February
A number of important projects are either announced or expected to start in February.
5 billion needed annually for HST lines
Turkey allocate 6 billion TL for railway investments in 2014. About 1 billion is for high speed trains. But already started high speed train projects need a lot more: 5 billion every year.
Balo’s spectacular targets for 2014
Balo, before celebrating the first aniversary, is planning to increase the frequency to 5 trains per week.
When freight projects will be completed?
There are a number of projects of TCDD and Transportation Ministry that will increase the competetiveness of railway transportation. Here are the schedules of these projects based on 2014 budget.
Railway Investments of Turkey in 2014
Railway investments have an important share in 2014’s budget. But which of the projects will be funded? Here are the top 10 projects with biggest shares:
Who will operate Derince Port?
One of the most important ports in Izmit region is to be privatized. Six companies offered for the port as announced by Privatization Agency last week.
Balkans under construction
Luckily, and unfortunately, railway infrastructure in Balkan region is almost totally under construction. Here are the ongoing or about to start construction works in Balkan countries:
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