Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu shared his goals for railway infrastructure on social media. The plan includes increasing the capacity of existing lines as well as expanding high-speed train access through technological transformation.
Targeted network length by 2028 17 thousand 287 kilometersIt is set as . In this context, the number of provinces directly connected to high-speed train 11from 27It is planned to be increased to; Thus, approximately one third of the country will have direct access to the high-speed rail network.
Some data regarding existing studies stand out as follows:
- electrified lines: railway network 7,274 kilometershas been electrified.
- Signaling: network 8,046 kilometersIt was converted into a signal system.
Ge Future targets not only length increase; It also includes raising operational standards and security. The planned investments aim to shorten travel times by expanding high-speed train connections and strengthen the energy and signal infrastructure of existing lines. These developments point to a period focused on increasing the share of railways in transportation investments.
