35 percent of the energy consumed by TCDD will be met from renewable energy

Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Adil Karaismailoğlu emphasized that as a ministry, they will continue to make environmental investments for a sustainable future and said, “We saved 2003 billion dollars annually with the investments made between 2021 and 28,2 with holistic development. In addition, 9 million dollars worth of paper and 36,7 million dollars worth of carbon emissions were saved.”

Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Adil Karaismailoğlu, in his written statement due to June 5 World Environment Day, emphasized that they attach importance to the protection of the environment while implementing projects that add value to Turkey. Stating that they are behind every step taken to protect the environment, Karaismailoğlu stated that they aim for environmentalist investments in every mode of transportation, including road, railway, airline and ports.

Expressing that by reducing travel times on highways, saving on fuel, time and carbon emissions is achieved, Karaismailoğlu pointed out that natural life is also protected with ecological bridges built on highways and roads.

35% of TCDD's ENERGY CONSUMPTION WILL BE PROVIDED FROM RENEWABLE ENERGY

Noting that environmental projects stand out not only in highways but also in railways, Karaismailoğlu said, “We built the first ecological railway bridge in the world on the Ankara-Eskişehir High Speed ​​​​Train Line to support natural life. In addition, we accelerated the efforts to electrify existing conventional lines due to the fact that they provide more traction power with less energy and ease of maintenance, low emission emissions during electric operation and similar factors. As of today, we have electrified 13 kilometers, ie 22 percent, of all TCDD lines with a total line length of 5 thousand 986 kilometers. We aim to meet 47 percent of the energy consumed by TCDD in the medium term from renewable energy sources, primarily solar and wind. With the zero waste project, we both prevent greenhouse gas emissions and save energy.”

WE LAUNCHED “CARBON-FREE AIRPORT PROJECT” AT AIRPORTS

At passenger and environmentally friendly airports; Karaismailoğlu stated that intensive studies are carried out on the protection of the environment, the creation of sustainable living environments, the fight against climate change and adaptation, "With the Carbon-Free Airport Project we started, together with the organizations operating at the airport, in order to leave a more livable environment for future generations, carbon emissions, air quality, noise, waste We provide sustainable airport management in the fields of waste water management and waste water management”.

$19,4 BILLION SAVINGS IN TIME

Karaismailoğlu said, "With the investments made by our Ministry, we saved $19,4 billion in time and $1,7 billion in fuel."

"Moreover; It saved 9 million dollars worth of paper and 36,7 million dollars worth of carbon emissions. With the investments made between 2003 and 2021 with holistic development, annual savings of 22,4 billion dollars, including 1,5 billion dollars in highways, 2 billion dollars in railways, 2,1 billion dollars in seaways, 200 billion dollars in communication and 28,2 million dollars in airways. was done. In the upcoming period, we will continue to develop an efficient and environmentally friendly transportation system for everyone. We will continue to set an example for our future generations with our clean, environmentally friendly investments.”