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Sivas-Ankara High-Speed Train (HSR) Line, which is shown as one of Turkey’s most important investments in the field of transport, has achieved a great acceleration in the number of passengers since its commissioning in 2023. The fact that it significantly shortens the travelling time and offers a comfortable transportation stand 🚄

Alternatives in Public Transport in Sakarya are Multiplying

Mayor of Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Yusuf Alemdar came together with the mukhtars at the breakfast programme of All Adapazarı Mukhtars Association and shared the decisive steps to strengthen the public transport culture in the city. Alemdar emphasised that the most important parameter of transportation is public transport and stated that 🚄

High Speed Train to Eastern Anatolia: A Two-Phase Strategy

Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu announced the plans for the high-speed train line that will extend to Erzincan, Erzurum and Kars. Minister Uraloğlu stated that the project will be realised not in one go, but in a phased process. This strategy aims to rapidly improve the region’s railway 🚄

Catastrophic Train Accident in Romania: 4 Dead at Barrier-less Crossing

In a disastrous accident at a railway crossing between Vidra and Jilava stations in Ilfov County near Bucharest, Romania, a passenger train hit a car. As a result of the accident, 4 people in the vehicle died and 1 person was injured. Details of the accident and barrier-free crossing The 🚄

Direct Freight Train Services Between Iran and Russia Started

Iran and Russia took an important step by deepening their cooperation within the strategically important North-South International Transport Corridor (INSTC). The two countries officially launched direct freight train services on the eastern route of the corridor. 6500 Kilometre First Voyage: Getting to Aprin Land Port The first direct freight train 🚄

Record Delay on German Railways

Deutsche Bahn (DB), Germany’s symbol of railway transport, has recorded the worst performance in its history with its delay rates in long distance trains. The data released by the WB once again highlighted the deep problems in the country’s railway system. Record Decline in October: 51.5 per cent Punctuality In 🚄

India to Produce 800 Vande Bharat Trains by 2030

Indian Railways has set an ambitious target to address the inefficiency of suburban transport in the country and modernise the railway network: 800 Vande Bharat trains by 2030. This massive production plan aims to radically transform India’s railway sector. Vande Bharat Platform Development and New Projects Since their commissioning in 🚄

Talgo 230 Trains Run Between Copenhagen and Hamburg

The ambitious railway connection project between Denmark and Germany has made a significant start with the launch of the ‘Talgo 230’ high-speed trains between Copenhagen and Hamburg, a joint project between DSB and Talgo. These new trains strengthen the railway networks of the two countries and support their sustainable transport 🚄

Kanpur Metro Line 2 Project Gains Speed

The Kanpur Metro Line 2 project has entered an important phase with Efkon India being awarded the contract for the line’s electrical and mechanical (E&M) systems. This development marks a critical milestone in the expansion of Uttar Pradesh’s urban transport network and will strengthen connectivity in South Kanpur. Kanpur Metro 🚄

Digitalisation of the Swiss Railway Network

Siemens Mobility and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) have signed a long-term framework agreement to radically modernise the Swiss railway network. This giant project will increase the efficiency, capacity and reliability of the country’s railway infrastructure and realise the digital railway vision of the future. 500 Signalling Centres to be Renewed 🚄

Where will Hatay Tram Lines Pass?

Antakya, the heart of Hatay, which is preparing to get the big transport move it has been waiting for many years, is entering a brand new era with a nostalgic tram project that will revive the historical texture and a second tram project that will meet the modern transport needs 🚄

Stadler Wagons Successfully Passed Kazakhstan Winter Tests

The passenger wagons manufactured by Stadler at its factory in Astana, Kazakhstan, have successfully completed a series of tests in the country’s harsh northern climatic conditions. These tests proved that the new wagons can offer passengers a comfortable and high-quality travelling experience despite extreme temperatures. Engineers tested the functionality of 🚄

Domestic Production Driverless Wagons Coming to Mumbai Metro

India-based rail system manufacturer Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd (TRSL) has signed a giant agreement worth $282 million with the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). The agreement covers the design, manufacture, supply and commissioning of 132 driverless metro wagons for the Mumbai Metro Line-5 project. TRSL will provide the technical 🚄

New Step in Zero Emission Transport in Australia

Progress Rail has delivered two BE14.5BB battery electric locomotives to Australia for Fortescue, marking a significant advance in its zero-emission mine rail transport solutions. Delivered to Fortescue by Progress Rail, a US-based subsidiary of Caterpillar, these 14.5 MWh mainline locomotives were assembled at the factory in Brazil. Fortescue intends to 🚄

2 Million Pounds Investment from Alstom to the UK

French rail giant Alstom has cemented its long-term commitment to the UK with the construction of new offices and the opening of advanced HVAC refurbishment facilities on the historic Crewe Works site. this £2 million (approximately $2.55 million) project brings together technology, sustainability and community development in a single centre. 🚄

Exploring Goa’s Heritage by Luxury Train

IRCTC’s Golden Chariot train, offering a luxury tourism package, reached Madgaon Railway Station on Thursday. A caravan of international tourists flocked to the city to explore Goa’s rich cultural heritage on this special train. Such luxury and thematic tours are seen as part of the goal of promoting sustainable tourism 🚄

Amtrak Modernises Boston Train Station

Amtrak has begun a $583 million modernisation of Boston Southampton Train Station to improve efficiency, support new Airo trains and strengthen passenger service across New England. Amtrak, along with partners from MassDOT, NNEPRA, MBTA and RPA, broke ground on this major transformation project on 6 November. The project aims to 🚄

Amtrak Winter Sale: Train Tickets Start From $16 This Season

The United States national railway company Amtrak has launched an attractive campaign ahead of the winter season. As part of the Winter Flash Sale, travellers can find tickets starting from 16 dollars and benefit from discounts up to 0 in total. This campaign offers travellers the opportunity to plan winter 🚄

ESTRAM Shared 21 Years of Experience at the Congress

Eskişehir Light Rail System Operation (ESTRAM A.Ş.), one of the subsidiaries of Eskişehir Metropolitan Municipality, participated in the Rail Systems Congress and Exhibition organised for the second time this year and shared its 21 years of knowledge and innovations brought to the sector. Organised under the secretariat of TMMOB Chamber 🚄

France Ready to Transfer High-Speed Train Experience to Vietnam

Vietnam and France met at the High-Level Economic Dialogue Forum on November 6 to discuss ways to boost economic cooperation and investment flows. France, which has experience in implementing nearly 2,800 kilometres of high-speed rail lines, is ready to share its know-how with the Asian country, especially in line with 🚄

Ankara Mamak Metro Construction Accelerated: Natoyolu Closing, Target 2028

The Mamak Metro project, which is vital for the eastern axis of Ankara and whose foundation was laid on 13 June, has been revived after a long break. With the work schedule shared by Ankara Metropolitan Municipality, the teams in the field are intensifying, while the project is expected to 🚄

Railway Bridge Collapsed in Sydney: 1 Person Died

In Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) state, there was a sad accident in the town of Lithgow, 110 kilometres northwest of Sydney. The bridge collapsed after a lorry hit a railway bridge and one person was killed in the accident. Bridge collapsed, passenger trapped NSW police report that a lorry 🚄

Russian Attack on Ukrainian Railway Network

On the night between 5 November and 6 November, the Russian military launched intensive attacks targeting railway infrastructure in the Kharkiv, Chernihiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions of eastern and northern Ukraine. Ukrainian authorities stated that the attacks were aimed at paralysing the country’s important supply and transport lines. Attacks Targeted Front 🚄

Tender Date of Trabzon Rail System Project Announced

The rail system project, which Trabzon has been waiting for years and has been on the agenda in every election period, is finally reaching a concrete schedule. Trabzon Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ahmet Metin Genç, heralding the transition of the project to the implementation phase, announced the date of the tender. 🚄

Domestic and National High Speed Train Excitement in Turkish Century

Osman Boyraz, Deputy Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, came together with young people at the “Transport Vision in Turkey’s Century” seminar organised at Kocaeli University and shared the country’s giant projects in the field of transport and infrastructure. In his opening speech, Kocaeli University Rector Prof. Dr. Nuh Zafer CantÃ¼rkün 🚄

2nd Rail Systems Congress Started in Eskisehir