Ulaştırma ve Altyapı Bakanı Abdulkadir Uraloglu, Sakarya, Turkey to its leading role in the national railway industry He drew attention and made important statements. Minister Uraloğlu emphasized that local and national production projects made great contributions to Sakarya both economically and socially.
Domestic and National Electric Train and Commuter Sets Are Produced in Sakarya
Minister Uraloğlu, TÜRASAŞ Sakarya Regional DirectorateDrawing attention to Turkey's leading role in the railway industry, he said:
“We produce our Domestic and National Electric Train Sets and National Commuter Train Sets within our TÜRASAŞ Sakarya Regional Directorate.”
The Role of TÜRASAŞ in Sakarya
- National Electric Train Sets: It is being developed with completely domestic engineering and production processes in order to reduce Turkey's external dependency on railway vehicles.
- National Suburban Train Sets: It is produced with modern design and advanced technology for use in urban transportation.
- R&D and Employment: TÜRASAŞ focuses on R&D studies to develop innovative solutions in railway technologies and offers important job opportunities for young engineers in Sakarya.
Private Sector and Railway Ecosystem in Sakarya
Minister Uraloğlu said that not only TÜRASAŞ is in Sakarya, Private sector companies are also involved in the production of railway vehicles. He stated that they play an active role. These companies contribute to the local economy by increasing the competitiveness of Turkey's railway industry.
- Contribution of Private Companies: Operates in the fields of railway vehicles, spare parts and technology development.
- Export Potential: Railway vehicles produced in Sakarya are competitive in international markets.
Contributions to the Economic and Social Development of Sakarya
Decrease in Employment and Immigration
Minister Uraloğlu stated that investments in the railway sector in Sakarya created local job opportunities for young people and summarized the impact of this situation on the social fabric of the city as follows:
“Our young people find jobs in their own cities. This has prevented the city from emigrating and contributed significantly to population growth.”
Population Growth and Urban Economy
- Decrease in migration: With the increase in employment opportunities, Sakarya has become a city that increases its population rather than being a city that gives out migration.
- Local Economy: The dynamism in the railway industry also produces positive results for local tradesmen and commerce.
Strategic Importance of the Railway Industry
Place in Turkey's Transportation Strategy
The railway sector has an important place in Turkey's transportation strategy. Thanks to national projects, economic independence is targeted and significant momentum is given to the domestic industry.
- Technological Independence: Domestic production eliminates foreign dependency in railway technologies.
- Export Targets: Türkiye aims to offer railway vehicles produced in Sakarya to the global market.
Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu's statements, Sakarya is Turkey's a key center in national railway production With the contributions of TÜRASAŞ and the private sector, Sakarya not only provides economic development but also contributes to the future of Turkey by strengthening its social and demographic structure.
