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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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.
Although the only known is legendary Orient Express, there’s an ongoing passenger railway service between Europe and Turkey.
Eurasia Rail will be held on March 6-8, in Istanbul.
Unlike the past days, many passanger cars arrived to Derince Port by trains.
Railway connected ports of Turkey in Marmara Sea, Aegean Sea, Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea.
TCDD announced discounted rates for the Tekirdag-Derince ferry.
BDZ announced a number of restrictions on railway corridor which connects Turkey to Europe due to the construction works.
TCDD announced new restrictions for Cerkezkoy Terminal last week.
A number of important projects are either announced or expected to start in February.
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, before celebrating the first aniversary, is planning to increase the frequency to 5 trains per week.
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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.
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