15 “no more true” beliefs keeping away from railways
Companies keeping away from railways are not uncommon in Turkey. They may have fair reasons, but facts are changing quickly. Here are 15 reasons to keep away, and 15 answers to them.
Is Marmaray key for Europe-Asia rail connection?
With the opening of Marmaray, it’s said that a continuous travel by rail, from UK to China is possible. Is it true that Europe is disconnected to China until now? And is it true that with Marmaray it’s now possible?
Markup may hit Iran railway traffic
Iran Railways announced new internatioanal tariff which will hit railway traffic to Iran.
Best rail freight rates in World
Which country has the best rail freight rates? Here’s the results of the research:
Viking train to access to Middle East
Viking Train will access to Turkey and Middle East in cooperation with TCDD
China connected to Europe in 15 days by rail
A new intermodal train, departed from China and arrived to Germany in a record time of 15 days.
Leading industrial enterprises grow with railway
Top 500 leading industrial enterprises of Turkey is announced. Most of top 10 companies are either using or at least getting prepared of using raillways.
2023 targets in rail freight – Network
Turkish Ministry of Transportation announced the target of constructing 4000 km new conventional rail lines till 2023. Here’s the report or this target by Summer 2013:
Automobile industry needs railway to break through
Automobile industry has start leading Turkish economy by 2000’s. But can this growth continue without the support of railways?
Pipes to Europe: Railway made it real
Turkish pipes have started to be used all over Europe. Railway redefined the competetion rules and supported pipe producers a lot.
Conventional vs container
For every 4 container trains running between Turkey and Europe, 1 conventional train run last year. Is it possible for conventional wagons to stand, or the fight already lost?
Is it worth paying for crossing Marmara?
Crossing Marmara by ferry is increasing the costs 10 €/to for Asian side of Istanbul. So who will pay this additional cost, who will use this ferry?
Is Ford Otosan turning back to trains?
Ford Otosan, the ex-legend of Turkish railway sector is now shifting to roros. Does that mean Ford is turning back to trains?
Fall of Middle East traffic
The railway traffic to Middle East from Europe and Turkey is about to dead. The fall was painfull. But the rise is about to start.
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