Turkiye rehabilitated and modernized 60 railway stations last year as part of investments implemented by Turkish State Railways (TCDD). The works contributed both to protecting historical heritage and to improving the quality of rail transport services.
“Our railway stations and stops are not just places where passengers get on and off trains. They are places that preserve the memory of our cities. By renovating these buildings, we are preserving their historical identity while creating more comfortable, accessible, and modern spaces for citizens,” said Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu.
Turkiye currently has over 948 stations and stops throughout the country.
The work carried out on stations and stops of historical value was carried out with the approval of the Protection Councils under the authority of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The projects included aspects of architecture, static structures, electrical and mechanical installations, as well as landscaping, all implemented with great rigor.
“We have renovated 60 stations, preserving their historical identity and adapting them to modern needs. We also prioritize seismic safety. We have carried out structural reinforcement work in 16 stations. The mechanical and electrical systems have been modernized in line with current requirements, and we have preserved the historical identity by using the original materials and colors,” explained the minister.
To make stations more accessible to everyone, significant changes have been made, with ticket offices, waiting rooms, and platforms adapted for passengers with disabilities being set up in seven stations.
Expanded rail network
With the transformation of the railways into state policy in 2003, Turkiye began a significant process of development and modernization. With the commissioning of high-speed train networks, Turkiye became the sixth country in Europe and the eighth worldwide as a high-speed train operator.
In two decades, Turkiye has managed to build 2,971 km of lines, expanding the network from 10,948 km in 2003 to 13,919 km today. During the same period, the technical capacity of the railway infrastructure has been significantly improved. Thus, the percentage of double tracks increased from 5% to 18%, the length of railway lines equipped with signaling systems increased from 2,505 km to 8,419 km, and the length of electrified lines increased from 2,122 km to 7,274 km.
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