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Wheelchairs at 5,868 railway stations: access for Divyangjan and seniors

11.05.2026

India bullet trains could cut short-haul flights

Egypt Pushes Forward 2,000km High-Speed Rail Network to Move 15 Million Tonnes Annually

02.05.2026

Egypt Pushes Forward 2,000km High-Speed Rail Network to Move 15 Million Tonnes Annually

High-speed rail procurement enters market sounding

02.05.2026

Alto Weighs Secondary Toronto Station to Capture 7.1 Million Greater Area Commuters

Turkiye’s First Domestic High-Speed Train Hits 225 km/h in Critical 24-Hour Test

30.04.2026

Clocking 225 km/h: Turkiye Just Aced Crucial Dynamic Braking Tests for Its New HSR Fleet

The Turkiye high-speed train reached 225 km/h during dynamic testing. It was built by the domestic industry.
Turkiye adds 41 Zacens tank railcars for military logistics

17.04.2026

Turkiye to get 41 more Zacens tank railcars

Zacens tank railcars for military logistics are part of Turkiye’s latest military supply programme. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Turkiye railway station modernization gathers pace

06.03.2026

Turkiye railway station modernization links heritage and access

Turkiye railway station modernization moved forward last year with the rehabilitation and modernization of 60 railway stations and stops, as reported by RailwayPro, supporting both the protection of historical heritage and the quality of rail transport services.
Turkey high-speed train testing begins this week

05.03.2026

Turkey high-speed train testing starts as build is completed

Production of Turkey’s domestically developed high-speed train has been finished, and Turkey high-speed train testing will begin this week, according to Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu.
Istanbul North Rail Crossing project: USD 6.75bn plan

25.02.2026

Istanbul North Rail Crossing project gets preliminary USD 6.75bn

Turkiye has reached a preliminary agreement with six lenders to obtain USD 6. 75 billion in external financing for the Istanbul North Rail Crossing project, as reported by Railway Pro.
British Steel rail supply for Ankara–Izmir high-speed line deal

23.02.2026

British Steel rail supply for Ankara–Izmir high-speed line

British Steel rail supply for Ankara–Izmir high-speed line has been confirmed through a contract worth tens of millions of GBP for 36,000 tonnes of rail.
External financing for Turkiye’s railway infrastructure: TCDD plan

19.01.2026

External financing for Turkiye’s railway infrastructure: TCDD plan

External financing for Turkiye’s railway infrastructure is central to Turkiye State Railways (TCDD) as it moves ahead with a railway modernisation program focused on maintenance, sustainability and efficiency across the 13,900 km network, as outlined by Railway Pro.
Türkiye builds its first electric high-speed train factory

27.10.2025

Türkiye builds its first electric high-speed train factory

The construction for the first ever electric high-speed train production and testing facility in Türkiye has already begun in the northwestern province of Sakarya.
Tender for Northern Railway Crossing to Boost Trade

01.10.2025

Tender for Northern Railway Crossing to Boost Trade

Turkey revealed a tender plan for the Northern Railway Crossing Project, a $4 billion project that will link airports, increase freight capacity, and enhance Eurasian trade across Europe and Asia.
Körfezray Metro Line boosts Kocaeli’s transport future

06.09.2025

Körfezray Metro Line boosts Kocaeli’s transport future

Körfezray Metro Line started its first tunnel excavations, the first for Kocaeli’s transportation system and opening the way toward sustainable, state-of-the-art mobility for the benefit of the industry, logistics, and city residents.
Turkiye accelerates construction on the Zangezur Corridor to strengthen trade between Asia and Europe, boosting regional connectivity and economic growth through a 224-kilometer modern railway project.

23.08.2025

Zangezur Corridor boosts Turkiye’s regional trade ambitions

Turkiye accelerates construction on the Zangezur Corridor to strengthen trade between Asia and Europe, boosting regional connectivity and economic growth through a 224-kilometer modern railway project.
Countdown to Bursa’s 8-Station High-Speed Train Line Completion

27.07.2025

Countdown to Bursa’s 8-Station High-Speed Train Line Completion

Bursa is preparing for a transportation revolution as the Ministry accelerates work on the High-Speed Train Line, designed to reshape connectivity and regional mobility across key economic hubs in Turkey.