The Minister of Transport and Infrastructure,
Adil Karaismailoğlu, reminded the delivery process of the electric trains, which had been produced by
Turkey Rail System Vehicles Industry AŞ (TÜRASAŞ), to the
General Directorate of TCDD Transportation was carried out
on April 27.
This achievement was celebrated with a special ceremony, emphasizing
Türkiye's commitment to developing its own
railway system.
Karaismailoğlu announced that the electric train, specifically the
Ada Express, will start its passenger service from Adapazarı at 20:10 today. The train will operate along the
Adapazarı-Gebze route and make stops at 11 different locations, covering a considerable distance in kilometres.
This milestone marks an important step in the development of Türkiye's national railway system.
Highlighting the enhanced comfort offered by the
Turkish-made electric train on this route, Minister
Adil Karaismailoğlu emphasized that passengers will have access to tea, coffee, and cold soft drinks available for purchase onboard.
Furthermore, Karaismailoğlu emphasized that the
electric train, incorporating domestic and national facilities throughout its
design and production, boasts an operating speed of 160 kilometres per hour.
He further added: "Depending on operational requirements, the
train set can be produced with 3, 4, 5, or 6 vehicles, catering to regional or intercity travel. In the 5-vehicle configuration, it can accommodate up to
324 passengers. The train set holds the
TSI (Technical Specifications for Interoperability) certificate, which is essential for its operation within Türkiye and European Union countries. These sets have been crafted with a focus on
passenger comfort."
