Local production of metro and trams is now a must
At least 51% local production ratio is now a must in Turkey for all kinds of rail projects.
New era in procurement: Industrial cooperation in Turkey
The civil offset regulation is applicable on the public purchases with a minimum amount of USD 10mn and refers to the term “Industrial Cooperation Program” (ICP) or in Turkish “Sanayi Isbirligi Programi” instead of the term “offset“.
Kocaeli tram hosted first guests at Innotrans
Durmazlar’s low-floor tram for Kocaeli city was presented at Innotrans.
Local production criteria for metro and tram cars
Transportation Ministry published a circular stating that all metro and tram car tenders must support local production.
Local solution for pantographs
19 Mayis University in Samsun succeeded in producing pantograph graphite project.
Local production is becoming a “must”
The tram and metro companies are being forced for change with the “local production” terms in almost all of the recent tenders.
Turkish tram industry – Istanbul tram
Dr Mike Bent
The second Turkish tram builder is the Istanbul municipal operator, Istanbul Ulasim..
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