World Bulletin / News Desk

The "National Train Project", including high-speed train, diesel multiple unit (DMU), electric multiple unit (EMU), new generation wagon, will be launched by Binali Yildirim, Minister of Transport, Maritime Affairs, and Communications.

The launcing of the project will be held in Ankara Bus Terminal.

A "National Train Working Group" was created for the project according to the written statement byTurkish State Railways (TCDD) and Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs, and Communications.

Project coordinators are Turkish Locomotive and Engine Industry Incorporation (TULOMSAS), Turkish Coach Industry Incorporation (TUVASAS), Turkish Railway Machines Industry Incorporation (TUDEMSAS). Project partner is Istanbul Technical University while the project sharers are The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK), Company of Turkish Armed Forces Foundation (ASELSAN), universities, Anatolian Railway Transportation Systems Cluster, and Eskisehir Railway Transportation Systems.