Train travel is the center of attention: Erzurum TCDD Operations Manager Yunus Yeşilyurt stated that the interest of citizens, both domestic and foreign, in the railways in Erzurum is increasing day by day.
Yesilyurt, stating that citizens prefer railways because they want both economical, reliable and comfortable transportation, said, “One of the most preferred means of transportation in the world is railways. Turkey as well as being economical, convenient and safe means of transportation is constantly increasing interest in the most preferred transportation aracıdır.b percent of the iron road, "he said.
"TOTAL REVENUE OF RAILWAYS WILL REACH 2015 MILLION IN 700"
Yeşilyurt stated that the total income of railway transportation was 2015 million 597 thousand TL until December 719; “Of course, we are a means of transportation that local and foreign tourists are constantly in demand both in winter and summer holidays. Economic contribution of railways; the numerical equivalent is 11 million 597 thousand TL in the last 719 months. We estimate that this figure will reach around 2015 million TL by the end of 700 ”.
"REPUTATION FOR RAILWAYS IS INCREASING"
Expressing that the demand for railways is increasing day by day, Yesilyurt said, “There are studies to improve the railways every day. The demand is increasing. Due to the increasing demand, we have to increase our service quality. It is already providing an increase in parallel with each other. Of course, when compared to previous years, both quality and service are constantly increasing in railways. This is an indication that we have reached this goal because our passengers prefer us, out of their favor. There is constant interest in railways both in summer and winter. We are becoming the center of attention day by day, people prefer railways. It would not be right for us to distinguish between summer and winter. Because there are those who prefer railways in the summer due to the disruptions in the highways during the summer holidays. Therefore, as I said at the beginning of every day of the year, those who want both reliable, economical and comfortable transportation prefer railways ”.
"IMPROVEMENT OF THE EXISTING ROADS IS COMPLETED"
Yeşilyurt stated that they are carrying out road renewal and arrangement works in terms of rehabilitation of the railways. Yeşilyurt said, “First of all, we carried out road renewal arrangement work in terms of rehabilitation of existing roads. We did balancing and welding works. Besides, the rails were changed. The improvement of the existing roads was completed until Kars ”.
"DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN TOURISTS HAVE A LOT OF CONTRIBUTION"
Yunus Yeşilyurt said that with the opening of winter tourism in Erzurum, the economic contribution of foreign and domestic tourists to railway transportation is substantial. We can say that this made a serious contribution to the economy of Erzurum ”.
In order to increase the touristic facilities in the railways, it is also necessary to make the circular transitions of the roads inside the country circular. although this is partly in the west, it is needed in the east. Within this, Erzurum pain van and diarbakır Mardin lines should be planned and constructed.