Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir UraloğluIn his statement within the framework of the updated Shelter Regulation, the existing transportation and communication networks in Türkiye are not only limited to daily transportation and communication functions, but also national security and civil protection systemHe emphasized that it has become a critical part. Uraloğlu stated that existing infrastructures have a huge capacity to provide safe shelter and uninterrupted communication in extraordinary situations.
Metro Tunnels: Emergency Shelter for 1.3 Million People
According to Minister Uraloğlu’s statements, throughout Türkiye the total 687 kilometersThere is a long metro tunnel. These tunnels can be used in extraordinary situations such as disaster or war. 1 million 374 thousand peopleCapacity to provide emergency shelter. Especially in Istanbul exceeding 500 kilometersThe metro tunnel network creates a strong shelter infrastructure for the city.
The Minister stated that the deficiencies in the existing tunnels will be eliminated and similar arrangements will be made and new metro lines to be builtHe emphasized that it will be designed as a shelter from the planning stage. This strategy aims to use urban infrastructure as a versatile security tool.
Large Volume Security in Railway Tunnels
Metro tunnels are not the only infrastructure prepared for civil protection purposes. Minister Uraloğlu stated that railway tunnels can also be used as shelter and evacuation corridors when necessary. Especially double-track railway tunnels volumetric sizeattracts attention.
The Minister explained the physical features of these tunnels with the following striking example: “Useful width 12.5 meters, height 8 metersOur double-track railway tunnels, two M60 tankallowing side by side passage, even a Can fit F-16 aircraftIt has a large volume.” These large-volume structures will be able to serve critical purposes such as shelter, shelter and evacuation in special situations, as well as logistical transportation.
TURKSAT and Data Centers: Digital Assurance
Uraloğlu also detailed the digital leg of the civil protection strategy. TÜRKSAT’s Satellite Ground Systems Redundancy Center in Kahramankazan, in extraordinary situations thanks to redundant energy and transmission systems to ensure uninterrupted state broadcastingHe stated that he provided it. When the broadcast flow is interrupted, transmission to the satellite can be continued uninterrupted by activating the TÜRKSAT infrastructure.
In addition, the new data center to be built in TÜRKSAT’s Gölbaşı Campus will be used for Türkiye’s digital data. “strategic shelter”It was noted that he would undertake the task. Even if cyber attacks or communication outages occur, government and corporate data stored in this center will be kept under full security with the redundant energy and communication infrastructure. e-Government GatewayDigital government services, especially digital government services, will be continued uninterrupted even under the most difficult conditions.
This versatile use of transportation and communication infrastructures aims to increase Türkiye’s physical and digital security in crisis and disaster management. integrated and future-orientedIt points to a civil protection strategy.
