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Sabancı has an interest in high speed trains, but not in freight trains. So the Ulusoy group. Are they fascinated by the popularity and modern-looking of high speed trains?

Russian Railway Station, Photo: Wikipedia

Conventional vs container

By Onur Uysal on 24 Apr 13 • ( Leave a comment )

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?

Turkish Republic “Liberalized” Railways

By Onur Uysal on 24 Apr 13 • ( 1 Comment )

Liberalization of Railway Transportation in Turkey had a big step with the accepted law in Turkish Parliament. Could we expect to see a similar development in railway transportation, as in air transportation in near future?

Is it worth paying for crossing Marmara?

By Onur Uysal on 22 Apr 13 • ( Leave a comment )

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?

By Onur Uysal on 22 Apr 13 • ( Leave a comment )

Ford Otosan, the ex-legend of Turkish railway sector is now shifting to roros. Does that mean Ford is turning back to trains?

Investing in HSTs: Waste of money?

By Onur Uysal on 22 Apr 13 • ( Leave a comment )

Hihg speed trains mean money and prestige in one hand. However, considering the problems about freight trains and terminals stil awaiting to be solved, is this investment a waste of money?

Desperately waiting for tunnel

By Onur Uysal on 19 Apr 13 • ( Leave a comment )

The Bosphorus Tunnel, the dream project is counting the days.. Will only passengers pass through it, or the cargos as well?

Fall of Middle East traffic

By Onur Uysal on 19 Apr 13 • ( Leave a comment )

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.

Holiday time for Halkali

By Onur Uysal on 19 Apr 13 • ( Leave a comment )

The closing time of Halkalı is approaching.. Now, the questions is this: Which will replace Halkalı, Çerkezköy or Derince?

Let the ferry start

By Onur Uysal on 19 Apr 13 • ( Leave a comment )

Asian and European side of Turkey is disconnected for more than a year by rail. And now it’s about to connect again..

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Why are there so few passengers on the Sofia/Bucarest-Halkali Istanbul route ? Well, I took the Bucarest Halkali sleeper last month, but only very few people know it exists. The DB or SBB online timetable show all the relations with train changes (3 train changes for the Bucarest Halkali train) but they don’t mention anything about direct carriages (…) – If they would update their website info, or if TCDD would tell them to do, then they would stand a chance to attract more travellers (apart from the rail enthusiasts, the Interrail travellers …)

Hard to get good info about passenger services in Turkey, especially if one does not speak Turkish (which alas I don’t!) You are doing a terrific job providing this excellent, easy to understand guide to what is available and how to get to places. Many thanks!

Passenger rail travel needs to be marketed and encouraged locally and abroad as a
pleasurable experience and a relaxed and leisurely way of travel. Dining car offerings need
to be upgraded. It is really a wonderful way to explore and enjoy the country. Bring back Haydarapasa!! What a fantastic way to leave and enter that wonderful city.

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