Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu stated that railways play a central role in Türkiye’s development. Stating that the share allocated to railway investments was increased with the vision of President Erdoğan, the minister said that they increased the investment share from 33% in 2013 to 57% by 2025. This approach brought Türkiye among the countries operating high-speed trains.
High Speed Train NetworkPointing out the progress made in the last 23 years, Uraloğlu said that the total increase in the high-speed train network 2,251 kilometersHe stated that the number was added and that efforts are continuing to further increase this figure. Among the important ongoing lines Halkalı – Kapıkule, Ankara-Izmir, Bandırma-Bursa-Yenişehir-OsmaneliAnd Mersin-Adana-Osmaniye-GaziantepThere are projects such as. With the completion of these lines By 2028YHT network to 27 citiesIt is aimed to provide direct transportation. In addition, ongoing financing Ankara-Istanbul Super Fast Train Linewith Northern Marmara High Speed Train LineMega projects such as these continue to remain on the agenda.
Vision GoalAs, Türkiye’s total network in the field of railway in line with the 2053 targets. to 28 thousand 590 kilometersIt was stated that he intended to remove it. These reforms and large-scale projects were presented as important steps that will support Türkiye to reach the position of global logistics power by increasing the share of railways in logistics and passenger transportation.
