Has Marmaray helped rail freight?
Figures publicized about Marmaray which started also hosting freight trains between Asian and European side of Turkey.
Figures publicized about Marmaray which started also hosting freight trains between Asian and European side of Turkey.
As Marmaray tunnel is opened for freight trains, container services started from Asian side of Turkey one after the other.
Freight trains have started to pass Bosphorus only via Marmaray.
The train departed from China which will pass through 10 countries to Czechia is at Turkey.
Preparations for freight trains to cross Bosphorus via Marmaray tunnel is completed.
The new investment of Volkswagen in Turkey has carried the “freight trains through Marmaray” topic to top.
After suburban trains and HSTs, next step for Marmaray project is the freight train traffic via tunnel.
In a couple of months, Turkish national network in Europe and Asia will be connected through Marmaray tunnel.
The Marmaray pass which will open in the beginning of 2019 may change the logistics map of Istanbul.
Marmaray project is taking interest of many people from Turkey and outside who wants to travel or carry load between Europe and Asia. Here are the most frequently asked questions about Marmaray Project and answers:
Some of the expected and frequently asked railway projects will not be able to completed in 2016. Here are them:
The Big Istanbul Tunnel -the 3rd tunnel to be constructed under Bosphorus- was unveiled last week..
TCDD announced discounted rates for the Tekirdag-Derince ferry.
The first phase of the Marmaray Project opened last week. Unfortunately with some problems. And those caused many discussions. Here’s a detailed summary of what happened, what’s claimed and what are the answers of the officers:
The opening of Tekirdag Derince ferry and Halkali terminal at announced dates seems impossible.