Turkey's first domestic diesel train begins its journey

Turkey's first domestic diesel train began its journey between the western province of Izmir and its town Tire, the starting point of Turkish railway history.

A ceremony took place at Alsancak Train Station in Izmir for the first travel of the train named "Anatolia" produced by the Turkish Wagon Industry, Inc. (TUVASAS).

The train cost 4 million euro. Its wagons have fully automatic air conditioning, automatic doors and an electronically controlled brake system.

In order to provide maximum passenger comfort, each vehicle has fully adjustable aircraft-type seats, an announcement system and LCD screens. The train can reach speed of up to 160 kilometers per hour


/World Bulletin/