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.
