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Başkentray
Başkentray ( en, CapitalRail), formerly known as the Ankara suburban ( tr, Ankara banliyösü), is the name of the long commuter rail line in Ankara, Turkey. It is operated by TCDD Taşımacılık on trackage owned by the Turkish State Railways. History The portion of the rail line from Ankara Station to Sincan was completed in 1892, and a few trains ran daily on it. It was not until TCDD took over the line that a few suburban trains were put into service. Original service was by a steam engine locomotive, pulling up to 3 cars. In 1972, the line was electrified, and the E14000 units were put into service. In 2010, the new E23000 sets replaced the old ones. On 11 July 2016, the line was closed for 18 months for complete rebuilding (stations and rail lines). It reopened on 12 April 2018 as part of the metropolitan network, with payment by AnkaraKart; Anadolu Agency"Başkentray hizmete açıldı" TRT Haber, 12 April 2018 (in Turkish). four of the 28 stations, Subayevler ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eryaman YHT Railway Station
Eryaman YHT railway station ( tr, Eryaman YHT garı), previously known as Ankara West YHT railway station ( tr, Ankara Batı YHT garı), is a railway station in Ankara, Turkey. Once Başkentray commuter rail service begins in April, the station will become a transfer point between YHT high-speed trains and local commuter trains, replacing Sincan station. Eryaman station also replaced Emirler station, located about east of the station, which was demolished in July 2016. Eryaman YHT station consists of two island platforms An island platform (also center platform, centre platform) is a station layout arrangement where a single platform is positioned between two tracks within a railway station, tram stop or transitway interchange. Island platforms are popular on ... serving four tracks, with two more tracks for bypassing trains. A large station building houses a waiting lounge, cafes and ticket offices. Next to the station is the Etimesgut Yard, opened in February 2016, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ankara Railway Station
Ankara railway station ( tr, Ankara Garı) is the main railway station in Ankara, Turkey, and is a major transportation hub within the city. The station is the eastern terminus of the Istanbul-Ankara railway corridor, as well as the easternmost station in Turkey with high-speed rail service. Ankara station is also a hub for YHT high-speed trains, with its own exclusive platforms and concourse. TCDD Taşımacılık also operates intercity train service to Kars, Tatvan and Kurtalan as well as Başkentray commuter rail service. Located within the historic Ulus quarter, the station is a landmark of the city. In 2016, a new building was opened above the YHT platforms known as Ankara Tren Garı (ATG). The ATG building serves as a hub for high-speed rail with its own concourse containing information and tickets booths, waiting rooms and a VIP lounge, and is connected to the rest of the station via a skybridge. History Ottoman Empire period (1892–1922) The original builder, the C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marşandiz Railway Station
Marşandiz railway station is a railway station on the Başkentray commuter rail line in Ankara, Turkey Turkey ( tr, Türkiye ), officially the Republic of Türkiye ( tr, Türkiye Cumhuriyeti, links=no ), is a transcontinental country located mainly on the Anatolian Peninsula in Western Asia, with a small portion on the Balkan Peninsula .... It is located adjacent to Marşandiz Yard and services mainly railway employees who work there. In July 2016, the station was closed down ad subsequently demolished and rebuilt as part of the Başkentray rehabilitation project. The new station site was moved about east and opened on 12 April 2018. Marşandiz station also replaced Motor Fabrikası station, which closed down in 2016, hence the relocation to the east. Before 2016, the station had one exit to Anadolu Boulevard, which crossed the tracks on a north-south axis. The new station will no longer have access to the Boulevard and will instead have exits to Güvercinlik Avenu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yenişehir Railway Station
Yenişehir railway station ( tr, Yenişehir istasyonu) is a railway station on the Başkentray commuter rail line in Ankara, Turkey. The station is located a few blocks north of Kızılay Square, on the corner of Atatürk and Celal Bayar Boulevards and is the first station east of Ankara station, written as ''Gar'' on public transport maps. Yenişehir station was originally opened in 1972 with the inauguration of the Ankara suburban commuter service. In July 2016, the station was demolished, rebuilt and is expected to open on 12 April 2018. Connection to the ''M1'' line of the Ankara Metro The Ankara Metro ( tr, Ankara Metrosu) is the rapid transit system serving Ankara, the capital of Turkey. At present, Ankara's rapid transit system consists of two metro lines – the ''Batıkent Metrosu (M1)''and the new ''Keçiören Metrosu (M4 ... is available. Gallery Yenişehir station.jpg, Yenişehir station in 2013, before it was rebuilt. Ankara banliyö Yenişehir.jpg, A westbound t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kayaş Railway Station
Kayaş railway station is a railway station on the Başkentray commuter rail line in Ankara, Turkey. Located in the Kayaş neighborhood of the Mamak district, it is the eastern terminus of the line. The station closed down in July 2016 and the platforms were demolished, expanded and rebuilt; Kayaş station is expected to reopen on 12 April 2018 and will serve commuter, regional and intercity trains and by the end of 2018, high-speed YHT trains to Sivas. The station house was built in the Turkish Neoclassical style, during the First national architectural movement in Turkey. Before 2016, Kayaş station had two island platforms An island platform (also center platform, centre platform) is a station layout arrangement where a single platform is positioned between two tracks within a railway station, tram stop or transitway interchange. Island platforms are popular on ... serving four tracks. (Two for commuter trains and two for regional and intercity trains) The station ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Özgüneş Railway Station
Özgüneş railway station ( tr, Özgüneş istasyonu) is a railway station in Ankara, Turkey, currently being rebuilt. The station was a stop on the Ankara suburban from 1972 to 2016 when it was closed and demolished shortly after, in order to rebuild and expand the railway. Construction of the new station began in 2017 and is expected to open on 12 April 2018. Özgüneş station was originally built in 1970 by the Turkish State Railways, when the railway from Ankara to Sincan was double-tracked. It entered service in 1972, when electric commuter service began on the line. The new station consists of an island platform An island platform (also center platform, centre platform) is a station layout arrangement where a single platform is positioned between two tracks within a railway station, tram stop or transitway interchange. Island platforms are popular o ... serving two tracks, within a five-track railway. South of the platform are two tracks for mainline and YHT high-s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lale Railway Station
Lale railway station ( tr, Lale istasyonu) is a railway station in Ankara, Turkey. The station was a stop on the Ankara suburban from 1972 to 2016 when it was closed and demolished shortly after, in order to rebuild and expand the railway. Construction of the new station began in 2017 and opened on 12 April 2018. Lale station was originally built in 1970 by the Turkish State Railways, when the railway from Ankara to Sincan was double-tracked Double tracking or doubling is an audio recording technique in which a performer sings or plays along with their own prerecorded performance, usually to produce a stronger or bigger sound than can be obtained with a single voice or instrument. .... It entered service in 1972, when electric commuter service began on the line. Between 10 January and 15 March 2018, Lale station briefly hosted YHT high-speed trains, following the closure of Sincan station until the opening of Eryaman station. References {{reflist, refs= {{cite web, url= ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gazi Mahallesi Railway Station
Gazi Mahallesi railway station ( tr, Gazi Mahallesi istasyonu) is a railway station in Ankara, Turkey, currently being rebuilt. The station was a stop on the Ankara suburban from 1972 to 2016 when it was closed and demolished shortly after, in order to rebuild and expand the railway. Construction of the new station began in 2017 and is expected to open on 12 April 2018. The station is located within the neighborhood ( tr, Mahalle) of Gazi in Yenimahalle. Gazi Mahallesi was originally built in 1970 by the Turkish State Railways, when the railway from Ankara to Sincan was double-tracked Double tracking or doubling is an audio recording technique in which a performer sings or plays along with their own prerecorded performance, usually to produce a stronger or bigger sound than can be obtained with a single voice or instrument. .... It entered service in 1972. In 1984, a second platform was added when the railway was expanded to four tracks. This platform was disused in the lat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gazi Railway Station
Gazi station is a historic station in Ankara, Turkey. Built in 1926 by the Turkish State Railways, the station building is notable for its Turkish Neoclassical architectural style, designed by Turkish architect Burhaneddin Tamcı. Situated next to the Atatürk Forest Farm, the station was a stop on the Ankara suburban Ankara ( , ; ), historically known as Ancyra and Angora, is the list of national capitals, capital of Turkey. Located in the Central Anatolia Region, central part of Anatolia, the city has a population of 5.1 million in its urban center ... and Ankara-Polatlı Regional trains until 2016 when all train service (except high-speed) was suspended within Ankara. The station platforms are currently being rebuilt as part of TCDD's ''Başkentray'' project. The new station is expected to open on 12 April 2018. References {{reflist Railway stations in Ankara Province Railway stations opened in 1926 1926 establishments in Turkey First Turkish National archite ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Behiçbey Railway Station
Behiçbey railway station ( tr, Behiçbey istasyonu) is a railway station in Ankara, Turkey, currently being rebuilt. The station was a stop on the Ankara suburban from the 1930s to 2016 when it was closed and demolished shortly after, in order to rebuild and expand the railway. Construction of the new station began in 2017 and is expected to open on 12 April 2018. Behiçbey station was originally built in the early 1930s by the Turkish State Railways as ''Bahçekapı railway station''. In 1961, the station was renamed ''Behiçbey'' in honor of Behiç Erkin, the first minister of railways in Turkey. The new station consists of an island platform An island platform (also center platform, centre platform) is a station layout arrangement where a single platform is positioned between two tracks within a railway station, tram stop or transitway interchange. Island platforms are popular o ... serving two tracks, within a five-track railway. South of the platform are two tracks ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yıldırım Railway Station
Yıldırım railway station ( tr, Yıldırım istasyonu) is a railway station in Ankara, Turkey, currently being rebuilt. The station was a stop on the Ankara suburban from 1972 to 2016 when it was closed and demolished shortly after, in order to rebuild and expand the railway. Construction of the new station began in 2017 and is expected to open on 12 April 2018. Yıldırım station was originally built in 1970 by the Turkish State Railways, when the railway from Ankara to Sincan was double-tracked. It entered service in 1972, when electric commuter service began on the line. The new station consists of an island platform An island platform (also center platform, centre platform) is a station layout arrangement where a single platform is positioned between two tracks within a railway station, tram stop or transitway interchange. Island platforms are popular o ... serving two tracks, within a five-track railway. South of the platform are two tracks for mainline and YHT hig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Havadurağı Railway Station
Havadurağı railway station ( tr, Havadurağı istasyonu) is a railway station in Ankara, Turkey, currently being rebuilt. The station was a stop on the Ankara suburban from the 1930s to 2016 when it was closed and demolished shortly after, in order to rebuild and expand the railway. Construction of the new station began in 2017 and is expected to open on 12 April 2018. The station opened in 1930s, when the Etimesgut Air Base entered service. The station gets its name from the Air Base, as ''Havadurağı'' literally translates to ''Air stop''. The new station consists of an island platform An island platform (also center platform, centre platform) is a station layout arrangement where a single platform is positioned between two tracks within a railway station, tram stop or transitway interchange. Island platforms are popular o ... serving two tracks, within a five-track railway. South of the platform are two tracks for mainline and YHT high-speed trains, while the track n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
