Ankara-Istanbul High-Speed Train Project, Turkey

Operator

TCDD

Opening Date

March 2009 (Ankara - Esenkent) 2010 (Ankara - Sincan)

Route Length

533km

Maximum Line Speed

250km/h

Gauge

1,435mm

Construction Began

2004

Voltage

25kv AC

Builder

CAF, Spain

Fleet Total

Ten

Build Date

2006–08

Electrical Equipment

CAF

Passenger Capacity

419

First high-speed line in Turkey

Maximum speed 250km/h

Massive reduction in journey times

First of a series of high-speed rail routes

High-speed line aimed at growing rail passenger market share to 78%

Major congestion has forced the need for a high-speed rail connection between the capital city and a major population centre