'Rail Temperature Notification System' is coming to railways

According to the compilation made from the 2027 Presidential Annual Program, it is aimed to create a safe, accessible, environmentally friendly and economic transportation system by developing the country's transportation and logistics infrastructure. Additionally, it is aimed to evaluate Türkiye's potential as a regional logistics base to support production and exports.

In this context, infrastructure works to establish a disaster-resistant transportation infrastructure will be completed. Infrastructure information system will be developed in order to reduce the effects of climate change and natural disasters on railway transportation. Within the scope of the Safety and Security Information Infrastructure System Project, the installation of the Rail Temperature Notification System on railways will be completed.

By increasing the number of railway vehicles, a 5-mile electric train set at a speed of 160 kilometers per hour, a 6-mile electric train set at a speed of 225 kilometers per hour, an 8-mile suburban train set, a 45-mile electric main line locomotive and a 6-axle electric main line locomotive will be provided.

The realization of the Transportation and Logistics Master Plan will be reported annually. A Local Automatic Train Inspection Station will be established.

Modernization works for transportation on conventional railway lines will be completed on time according to the work schedule, and new project proposals will be prioritized according to load potential.

The ongoing high-speed train projects will continue in accordance with the projected work schedules by ensuring coordination between investor organizations.

The construction of the Çukurova Region and İskenderun Bay, Filyos Port and Filyos Industrial Zone junction lines will continue in accordance with the work schedule.

Priority countries to improve Türkiye's international air connectivity will be determined and a road map for negotiations will be prepared.

Source: TRT Haber Açık RSS (Gündem) (Open Press / Translated Full Text)