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Türkiye aims to expand its high-speed train (YHT) network to 4,122 kilometers (2561.2 miles) by 2027, an 83% increase from the current 2,251 kilometers, announced Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu.
Uraloglu emphasized ongoing nationwide efforts to integrate Türkiye with high-speed rail infrastructure, with routes currently serving key cities like Ankara, Istanbul, Konya, Eskisehir, Sivas and Karaman.
Uraloglu highlighted Türkiye's ambitious expansion targets, projecting the network to grow to 2,607 kilometers by 2025, 2,843 kilometers by 2026, and ultimately 4,122 kilometers by 2027.
"High-speed trains are both cost-effective and comfortable, making them highly preferred by our citizens," Uraloglu said.
Uraloglu also discussed the Ankara-Istanbul Super High-Speed Train Project, designed to operate at speeds of 350 km/h. Once completed, the travel time between the two cities will be reduced to just 80 minutes. The project is expected to be operational by 2034.
A significant project underway is the Ankara-Izmir High-Speed Train Line, aimed at reducing travel time from 14 hours to 3 hours and 30 minutes.
The 508-kilometer project will feature electric and signalized infrastructure, including 49 tunnels, 56 viaducts, 385 underpasses/overpasses, and 779 bridges and culverts. Completion is targeted in 2027.
The Halkali-Kapikule High-Speed Train Project will serve as a crucial link in the Asia-Europe corridor, supporting both passenger and freight transport.
The project will reduce passenger travel time from 4 hours to 1.5 hours and freight transit from 8.5 hours to 3.5 hours. Infrastructure progress on the Cerkezkoy-Kapikule section has reached 92%.
The Bandirma-Bursa-Yenisehir-Osmaneli High-Speed Train Project will enable travel between Bursa and Istanbul in 2 hours and 15 minutes. The 201-kilometer line, designed for speeds of up to 200 km/h, includes multiple tunnels, viaducts, and bridges.
Another major initiative is the Mersin-Adana-Osmaniye-Gaziantep High-Speed Train Project, aiming to reduce travel time from over six hours to 2 hours and 15 minutes.
This 303-kilometer route will feature 50 tunnels, 63 bridges, and 130 underpasses/overpasses, with significant progress already achieved in various segments.
The Karaman-Ulukisla High-Speed Train Project will reduce travel time from 2 hours and 25 minutes to 1 hour and 35 minutes. The 135-kilometer line will include two tunnels and 153 bridges and culverts.
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