Turkey’s first domesticly produced high-speed train nears completion, test runs set for 2026
Turkey’s first nationally produced electric high-speed train has reached 90% physical completion, with test runs scheduled for 2026, Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu announced.
The 225km/h train, designed with 8 aluminium-bodied carriages and 577 seats, marks a milestone in Turkey’s rail modernisation. The first prototype will undergo testing in 2026, paving the way for full-scale production. The trains’ aluminium construction ensures lightweight durability.
With 31 high-speed trainsets currently operating on Türkiye’s Yüksek Hızlı Tren (HSR) lines, the new domestic sets will represent nearly half of the fleet once completed, reports Ilke News Agency.
Currently, primarily Siemens Velaro TR trains run on the country’s high-speed lines, as well as some older CAF ETR 600 (HT65000 series) trains. In October last year, Turkey started construction on its first high-speed train factory.
‘New era’ for Turkish rail
The 15 train sets are set to be delivered between 2026 and 2028, according to the Transport Minister. They will feature 75% locally sourced components in series production. Lifts and dedicated sections for passengers with disabilities will be implemtened.
“With our own engineering, we are initiating a new era in Turkey’s railways,” said Uraloğlu, highlighting the project’s strategic and economic significance. Turkey’s push for self-sufficiency in high-speed rail reflects a broader shift toward homegrown transport solutions. Last year, the first domesticly produced electric locomotive started service. With 15 high-speed trains sets planned, the project aims to further boost domestic manufacturing and reduce import dependency.
Turkey’s first nationally produced electric high-speed train has reached 90% physical completion, with test runs scheduled for 2026, Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu announced.
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