The first Turkish electric train developed by Türasaş (Türkiye Raylı Sistem Araçları Sanayii A.ş.) will open for visiting on Friday, May 5 at the Bakyrkey station (Marmaray line) in Istanbul.
According to the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure of Turkey, starting from 11.00, May 5 and within a week, those who wish will be able to visit the electric train.
The ceremony of the transfer of the first domestic electric train to the National railway to the operator “Turkish State Railway” (TCDD) with the participation of the head of the Ministry of Transport Adil Karaismailille was held on April 27 in the city of Sakarya.
The electric train has a structural speed of 160 kilometers per hour.
Depending on the needs of the locomotive, 3, 4, 5 or 6 wagons can be attached, the number of seats – 324.
electric trains have a TSI certificate necessary for working in Turkey and the European Union.
According to the head of the department, the railway station of the Turkish production of Turkey is equipped with Wi-Fi, kitchens, two wagons for people with disabilities, a mother and child’s room.