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Türkiye expands defense logistics with domestically built rail wagons

Türkiyes ZACENS-type tank wagons produced by Türkiye Rail System Vehicles Industry Inc. (TURASAS) at its Sivas Regional Directorate, Türkiye on Dec. 28, 2025. (Photo via/TURASAS)
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Türkiyes ZACENS-type tank wagons produced by Türkiye Rail System Vehicles Industry Inc. (TURASAS) at its Sivas Regional Directorate, Türkiye on Dec. 28, 2025. (Photo via/TURASAS)
By Anadolu Agency
December 28, 2025 04:30 PM GMT+03:00

Türkiye has delivered nine domestically produced ZACENS-type tank wagons to the Ministry of National Defense, strengthening the military’s logistics and fuel supply capabilities, Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said.

The wagons were produced by Türkiye Rail System Vehicles Industry Inc. (TURASAS) at its Sivas Regional Directorate, according to a written statement by the minister.

Abdulkadir Uraloglu speaking at a ceremony with Türkiyes ZACENS-type tank wagons in the background produced by Türkiye Rail System Vehicles Industry Inc. (TURASAS) at its Sivas Regional Directorate, Türkiye on Dec. 28, 2025. (Photo via/TURASAS)
Abdulkadir Uraloglu speaking at a ceremony with Türkiyes ZACENS-type tank wagons in the background produced by Türkiye Rail System Vehicles Industry Inc. (TURASAS) at its Sivas Regional Directorate, Türkiye on Dec. 28, 2025. (Photo via/TURASAS)

Designed for military fuel logistics

Uraloglu said the wagons were specifically designed for fuel supply operations and for use at NATO POL (Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants) facilities.

“TURASAS has delivered nine ZACENS-type tank wagons to the Ministry of National Defense,” he said.

“Following the UAIS-type military tank carrier wagons, these new freight wagons, produced with domestic and national resources, will play a critical role in transporting energy resources and strengthening our army’s logistics capacity.”

Abdulkadir Uraloglu speaking at a ceremony at TURASAS Sivas Regional Directorate, Türkiye on Dec. 28, 2025. (Photo via/TURASAS)
Abdulkadir Uraloglu speaking at a ceremony at TURASAS Sivas Regional Directorate, Türkiye on Dec. 28, 2025. (Photo via/TURASAS)

Built to international standards

The minister said the wagons were developed in line with international standards to ensure the safe transport and storage of fuel and other liquid materials.

He added that TURASAS aims not only to meet civilian transportation needs but also to support the armed forces’ critical operational requirements.

“These domestically developed wagons will help establish an uninterrupted supply chain in military logistics and play an important role in the shipment of energy resources,” Uraloglu said.

December 28, 2025 04:30 PM GMT+03:00
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