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Press Release02 June 2021Siemens Mobility GmbHMunich
Siemens Mobility completes delivery of Velaro high-speed trains for Turkey
“Delivering the last train of the Turkish Velaro
fleet well ahead of schedule marks an important milestone in our partnership
with the Turkish State Railways,” said Albrecht Neumann, CEO Rolling Stock at
Siemens Mobility. “Our proven high-speed trains, developed for the global
market, enhance passenger experience by providing comfort and convenience. We
are proud to contribute to a project that significantly develops the
infrastructure of Turkey and enables people in this large country to travel at
high speed yet with a low CO2 footprint.”
Adil Karaismailoğlu, Minister of Transport
and Infrastructure of the Republic of Turkey, stated that the last 12 high-speed
train sets ordered from Siemens Mobility had reached Ankara. “The sets will be
used on the high-speed 1,213-kilometers line and on lines that are being built
and will be put into operation.”
The trains connect Ankara with Konya and
Eskisehir. An additional line to Istanbul, with a total length of 533
kilometers, is planned for the future.
The first Velaro Turkey was ordered in 2013 and went into passenger service between Ankara and Konya in May 2015. At the same time, TCDD signed a second contract with Siemens for six eight-car high-speed trains. The last twelve eight-car Velaro TR trains were ordered in 2018 and 2019. The contract included maintenance, repair, and cleaning of the trains for a period of three years. With the delivery well ahead of schedule, a record time for the start of passenger operation could be achieved. On average, the time between the contract signing and passenger operation amounts to 24 months.
The Velaro Turkey offers an optimized
capacity profile and enhanced passenger experience. Passengers can choose
between three car classes: The Business Class consisting of three compartments
with four comfort seats each; the First Class offering 45 seats; and the
Economy Class offering 426 seats.
The
restaurant car offers eight bistro seats in the bar and 28 seats in the
restaurant. Through innovative communication and
entertainment systems on board, passengers can access services such as video on
demand, e-books or games from their own mobile devices – or, in the Business
and First Class – from touch displays integrated in the seats.
The Velaro trains were developed for the
global market and are currently operating in Spain, France, Germany, the UK,
Belgium, Russia, China, Turkey, and the Netherlands.
This press release and further material are
available at www.siemens.com/press/velaro-turkey
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