Turkey to Launch Dynamic Tests of Its First High-Speed Electric Train in 2025

Turkey is preparing to begin dynamic tests of its first high-speed electric train in 2025, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, announced that this significant event is scheduled for the fourth quarter of next year.

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Before that, the train will undergo static tests at the facilities of Turkish Railway Vehicles Industries Inc. (TURASAŞ). The project is being carried out in collaboration with the Rail Transport Technologies Institute of TCDD and the Turkish Scientific and Technological Research Council (TÜBİTAK).

The design of the high-speed electric train is expected to be completed by the end of 2024, after which the prototype construction will begin. The Minister emphasized that key components will be developed and manufactured domestically using national resources, reaffirming the country’s commitment to technological independence.

The new train will consist of eight cars, capable of reaching speeds of up to 225 km/h, with a total passenger capacity of 584, including special accommodations for passengers with disabilities.

This initiative aims to improve transport accessibility for all categories of citizens.

The development of the new high-speed electric train is based on the national Sakarya electric train, which was launched into service in 2023.

As part of the program to expand the train fleet, the former Minister of Transport, Adil Karaismailoğlu, announced that by 2025, the number of Sakarya trains will increase to 15 units, and by 2030, to 56.

Turkey is making confident strides towards expanding its domestic railway production and integrating modern technologies into the country’s transportation system.

The introduction of national high-speed trains will significantly enhance infrastructure and reduce travel times between major cities.

Photo, video: Daily Sabah

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