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EconomyJuly 18, 2026 at 01:27 PM

National Electric Train Enters Service: TÜRASAŞ' 11,551 Journeys Since 2023

724FinanceZeynep Kaya

National Electric Train Enters Service: TÜRASAŞ' 11,551 Journeys Since 2023

Turkey's domestically developed Milli Electric Train sets will commence operations on the Uzunköprü-Halkalı-Uzunköprü route on July 22. Produced by TÜRASAŞ, these trains reach a speed of 160 km/h while offering a 324-passenger capacity, marking a transformation in regional transportation. Minister Uraloğlu highlights a 20-year locomotive legacy; since 2023, the trains have completed 11,551 journeys, covered 1,122,000 km, and transported 2,634,363 passengers.

TÜRASAŞ' National Electric Train Initiative

■Elevates comfort standards with 322 seats and 2 wheelchair areas

■Enhances Istanbul connectivity for Uzunköprü residents

■Strategic step for first implementation beyond Adapazarı-Gebze line

Investors focused on infrastructure and energy efficiency view such local manufacturing projects as part of 'rural development' trends. TÜRASAŞ's reliance on domestic capabilities to reduce external dependency attracts market attention.