New container train to Europe
A new container line kicked off on Europe-Turkey route.
First private train operator is Korfez Ulastirma
While everybody is waitin for new private train operators in Turkey, Korfez Ulastirma became the first to get the train operator license.
Electrification in Turkish railways – 2017
The electrified conventional rail network reached to 23% in Turkey.
High speed train timetables updated
TCDD has updated the high speed train timetables due to new phase in Baskentray project.
Discount for international freight continues
TCDD Tasimacilik announced that discounts for international freight will continue in the second half of the year.
No transport without licence
Railway authority of Turkey (DDGM) announced that compaines will not be able to organize railway transport without licence starting from 29th of September.
First Turkish DeBo authorized
Liberalization took another important step in Turkey. First Turkish insitution is authorized for certification of rolling stock and assesment of ECMs.
Most beautiful train routes travelling while lying
Although sleeper trains become less and less popular as daily life speeds up with planes and high speed trains, they are still the first choice of travellers who are looking for comfort and adventure.
Which city has the most efficient public rail network?
Rail solutions started to get considerable shares from public transport in metropol cities of Turkey.
Trains to Bucharest and Belgrade started
Train services from Istanbul to Bucharest and Belgrade started this weekend.
Turkey’s busiest train stations
Passenger trains are getting slightly over 1% of share among all travels.
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.
Which cities use rail systems the most?
Rail transportaiton systems develop fast in metropols of Turkey.
Competition starts for train operators
By today, 2018 network statement is published by TCDD and competition has started for allocation of train paths for TCDD Tasimacilik and other private train operators.
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