Van Train Tracks Renovation Work: The Republic of Turkey State Railways (TCDD) 5th District Office, Van-rails and sleepers were renewed in the 116-kilometer area between Kapıköy.
The Republic of Turkey State Railways (TCDD) 5th District Office, Van-rails and sleepers were renewed in the 116-kilometer area between Kapıköy. The wooden sleepers, rails and other materials on the half-century railway were replaced and the road was made more modern with today's technology. Exports to Iran are expected to increase to higher levels with the renewal of the railway. In road renewal works, S49 rails and B58 concrete sleepers were used, and all materials were stated to be domestic production.
While it is seen that the railway from Ferry Port to Kapıköy has been renewed up to 102 km, iron stacks along with the old rails removed were sent to the Machinery and Chemical Industry Corporation (MKEK), while wooden sleepers were used by various public institutions and organizations for use in landscapes or arrangements. It is sold to the private sector with. Old materials sent to the TCDD Malatya Material Directorate are put up for sale by tender. Traverses and rails collected during the works will be stacked in front of the Van Gar Directorate and then sent to Malatya. While wooden sleepers were replaced by concrete sleepers, 50-year-old and B12 rails were replaced by B49-B58 rails.
While a certain part up to Özalp district was laid with the new system, the distance to the Kapıköy Border Gate was covered with the last system. It is stated that the new system will increase the speed of railway and train, as well as 4-5 hours distance between Kapıköy-Van and 2 hours. It was emphasized that while the old railway system had a maximum speed of 50 kilometers, it was increased to 90 kilometers with the laying of new rails. It is learned that there is a 50 percent profit for shortening the distance and an investment of 85 million TL for the new system.
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