Response to Kılıçdaroğlu from TCDD

Response from TCDD to Kılıçdaroğl: In the written statement made by TCDD regarding the Ankara-Istanbul YHT line, “Ankara-Istanbul YHT line was put into operation after all processes were completed and a safe operability report was prepared. In addition, an automatic speed control system is applied for operating speeds determined on the line ”.

State Railways of the Republic of Turkey by the General Directorate, "the CHP leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu Ankara-Istanbul YHT line 'was written explanation about that statement. Kılıçdaroğlu's remarks that 'the line was put into service before all the elements were completed' were reminded, “Ankara-Istanbul YHT line was put into operation after the following processes were completed. It was reported that the line was completed and made ready for operation by the contractor and the Consultant firm that built the line. The line was accepted by the TCDD Acceptance Commission consisting of technical experts.

The Railway Construction Department published its acceptance with an appropriate view. The technical delegation formed in coordination with the TCDD Traffic Department reported the conformity of the line to the enterprise and prepared and published the Traffic Department operating instructions. A safety report has also been issued by the Certification Body authorized to issue EU-approved International certification. Finally, a report has been prepared by the Scientific Board, which consists of scientists appointed by universities. The Ankara-Istanbul YHT line was put into operation after all these processes were completed and a safe operability report was prepared. In addition, an automatic speed control system is applied for the operating speeds determined on the line ”.