Fleet of TCDD Tasimacilik gets younger
Turkey’s new train operator TCDD Tasimacilik is draws attention with its fleet getting younger.
Temporary permit for second hand locos
The legislation was updated last week bringing partial ease for import of second hand locos to Turkey.
Why tender for 96 HST sets postponed?
The tender for 96 HST sets was postponed once again.
TSI: With or without it?
TSI obligation for rolling stock in Turkey is under discussion.
Is E68000 convenient for freight transport?
It’s under discussion if Turkey’s new generation electric loco E68000 can be used for freight transport or not.
How high-speed train technology be transferred?
Next month, there’ll be pre-qualification tender for 96 high speed train sets.
What will be the new locomotives of Turkey?
500 new locos are expected to be sold for Turkish railways.
Turk Loydu assigned as Designated Body
Turk Loydu is now authorized to certificate rolling stock according to national qualifications.
Turkey focuses on local production
Local production efforts in rail and some other industries will be watched and coordinated in ministry level.
HST tender postponed to April
The 96-high-speed-train-sets pre-qualification tender, which was announced as today, is postponed to 5th of April.
Tudemsas’ new wagon on European rails
Tudemsas’ new 90’ container wagons have started being used between Turkey and Europe.
Why best offer didn’t win in HST tender?
Siemens, having the second best offer, is awarded for the HST tender.
Siemens awarded for 10 new HSTs
Siemens was awarded the tender for 10 new high speed trains.
Diesel loco nightmare on electrified lines
Turkish railways face the risk of using diesel locos on electrified lines.
Local partners may come up empty
The details about local partners of 96-HST-sets-tender also unveiled.
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