Halkalı-Two Stages of Kapıkule High Speed ​​Train Project to be Completed This Year

Bringing a new breath to Turkey's international railway network Halkalı-Kapıkule High Speed ​​Train Line Project is progressing without slowing down. The project, which is planned to be completed in three stages in total, is of great importance not only in terms of transportation but also in terms of trade. According to the statements of AK Party Edirne Deputy Fatma Aksal, the project Ispartakule-Halkalı ve Çerkezköy-Kapıkul to sections will be completed and put into service in 2025. The project will bring Turkey to a strategic position by connecting Europe and Asia by railway.

Turkey's Iron Silk Road Route

Halkalı-Kapıkule High Speed ​​Train Line, The Asia-Europe corridor It is considered one of the most important links. At the same time, The Silk Railway route This project, which provides the European connection of the section passing through Turkey, started in 2019. The total length is 153 kilometers. Çerkezköy-Kapıkul to following the line, Çerkezköy-Ispartakul to ve Ispartakule-Halkalı It is planned to be completed in stages. The project will be one of the central points of global trade, not only in terms of passenger transportation but also freight transportation.

Fatma Aksal describes this route from London to China as “The iron silk road of world trade“. This project, which will contribute to both tourism and trade, will play a key role in the economic development of Edirne. Thanks to the high-speed train line, the distance between Edirne and Istanbul 1 hours 20 minutes will descend.

Budget for 2025: Huge Investment of 30 Billion Liras

According to Aksal's statements, Halkalı-A total of 2025 for the Kapıkule High Speed ​​Train Line Project A budget of 30 billion lira 16 billion liras of this budget was allocated Çerkezköy-13 billion 550 million liras for Kapıkule line Çerkezköy-Halkalı This huge investment is seen as an important step in strengthening Turkey's railway infrastructure and increasing the country's international competitiveness.

Aksal stated that the high-speed train line will not only facilitate transportation, but will also increase the accessibility of the city by connecting the people of Edirne to Istanbul Airport. With the connection to be made via Çatalca, transportation to the airport will also become much easier for the people of Edirne.

Project Completion: Two Phases Open This Year

Built in three stages Halkalı-Kapıkule High Speed ​​Train Line Çerkezköy-Kapıkul to ve Ispartakule-Halkalı It is planned to complete and open the sections in 2025. Fatma Aksal said that the project is particularly important for Ispartakule, which provides transportation within Istanbul.Halkalı He stated that 80 percent of the connection has been completed and the final stage is approaching.

The longest part of the project Çerkezköy-Ispartakul to The first stage is expected to be completed in the coming years. However, when the other two stages are completed, a large part of the high-speed train line will be operational and passengers will be able to use these routes.

Regional Development and Strategic Importance

Halkalı-The Kapıkule High Speed ​​Train Line Project not only improves Turkey's transportation infrastructure, but also to regional development ve its strategic role in international trade The project, which will accelerate Edirne's tourism and economy, will allow people studying or working in Istanbul to reside in Edirne with the conveniences brought by the high-speed train.

This route, where a train departing from London can reach all the way to China, will become an important part of world trade. Thus, Turkey will become a key actor in regional and global trade, acting as a bridge between Europe and Asia.

A New Era in Transportation

Halkalı-Kapıkule High Speed ​​Train Line is not just a transportation project; it is also Turkey's the door to the world This project, which enables railway transportation between Europe and Asia, will make life easier for both individuals and commercial organizations. With the completion of the project, the reduction in the distance between Edirne and Istanbul will support regional development and accelerate international trade.

As Fatma Aksal stated, the completion of the two stages in 2025 will open the door to a new era in Turkey's railway transportation. This project will not only strengthen Turkey's transportation infrastructure, but also its economic power and strategic importance.