Electrification in Turkish railways – 2017
The electrified conventional rail network reached to 23% in Turkey.
Baku-Tblisi-Kars should not delay
Baku-Tblisi-Kars railway was announced to be commissioned at 2017 summer.
Which ports in Turkey have railway connection?
There are 13 ports in Turkey with rail connection.
When Turkey’s transit projects be commissioned?
While Turkey’s neighbours step forward in transit rail traffic, Turkey is working on the transit rail freight projects to increase its share of transit traffic in region, which is almost nothing by now.
High speed train projects slow down
Although high speed train projects have a considerable share from 2017 railway investment budget of TL 8 bn (over € 2 bn), the development will be far behind the targets.
Penalty for train delays
The infrastructure operator TCDD will charge train operators for delays and cancellations.
Train slots on sale
The process for allocation of train slots to train operators will start tomorrow.
Free access for 2 TL
Fare for accessing Turkish railway network starts from 2 TL/km.
New step for liberalization: Network statement
Another critical step is taken today. TCDD published the network statement for 2017.
New axle load limits of Turkish railways
22.5 axle load limit becomes widespread in Turkey.
Steepest gradients of Turkish railways
The gradients in railways are important, since they may kill the efficiency.
High speed travel to Karaman in 2018
The electrificaton works on Konya-Karaman railway has started with a ceremony at Karaman yesterday.
2 more years for level crossings
The deadline for standardizing level crossings extended for 2 more years.
Izmir – Balikesir railway now electrified
An important step has taken in electrification of Izmir-Balikesir railway: Electric is given to wires for test.
Gebze Halkali high speed line project
Europe and Asia will be connected by rail for the second time after Marmaray with this project.
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