The Turkish company Türasaş has begun assembling its first urban electric train, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Türasaş Unveils First Urban Electric Train
Photo: Türasaş

At the Sakarya plant, assembly has started on the first four-car electric train, which will soon be ready for testing. According to Türasaş CEO Mustafa Metin Yazır, assembly is expected to be completed by November.

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The new electric train, measuring 96 meters in length, can accommodate up to 1,000 passengers and reach speeds of up to 120 km/h.

The train cars will be made of aluminum, with traction and control systems provided by the Turkish company Aselsan. The train will meet European TSI standards.

By the end of this year, eight such trains are planned for production. These electric trains have been ordered by the Gaziantep municipality for the Gaziray line, with a contract value of 47 million euros.

The manufacturer emphasizes that this rolling stock is a completely national development.

Türasaş Unveils First Urban Electric Train
Photo: Türasaş

As part of efforts to advance Turkish capabilities in railway manufacturing, serial production of regional electric trains and electric locomotives has already begun, and work is underway on developing a high-speed train capable of reaching speeds of up to 225 km/h.

Photo: Türasaş

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