Statement by TCDD about the Train Derailed

TCDD General Directorate stated that technical investigations about derailing of the fuel-laden train in Ankara's Sincan district continued and an administrative investigation was initiated.

In the statement made by the General Directorate of TCDD, “The cargo number 14.03.2019, which is operating on the conventional railway line between Izmit and Ankara today (13112), was off the train locomotive and 00.53 wagons during the passage of the train from the eastern exit of Sincan at 5.

1-Technical examinations related to the incident are ongoing and an administrative investigation has been initiated.

Works are underway to open the 2-Conventional Rail Line to re-train operations.

3-Event due to Izmir-Ankara to operate between the time the passengers of Izmir Blue Train 32005 Eskişehir-Ankara between the trips were provided by YHT. The flights of Ankara-Polatlı-Ankara trains were canceled.

4-Our high speed trains and Başkentray trains continue their normal voyages. ”