Today in History: 3 October 1932 Nationalized the Izmir Quay Company

Today 12 April 1869 Van der Elst's concession ended in history. He was paid for.  

Today in History: May 18, 1872 A series of contracts were signed with Hirsch. The state undertook the construction of the lines whose construction was not started. 18 May 1936 The foundation of the Erzurum-Sivas line was laid. 18 [more…]

Today in History, July 28, 1858. A sample specification was prepared to form the basis of contracts for companies wishing to build railways in the Ottoman Empire. 28 July 1909 Eastern Railways [more…]