Intercity Railways

Train on level crossing with engine standing in car, 4 injured

06/03/2016

The train hit the car whose engine stopped at the level crossing, 4 injured: 4 people were injured as a result of the train crashing into the car with the engine stopped at the level crossing in Osmaniye. According to the information received, the engine of the car with license plate 400 K 07 under the administration of Muhsin Keserci stopped at the level crossing on the D-5244 Highway in Arıklıkaş Village. Meanwhile, the cargo numbered 63280 used by the mechanic M.D., who was going from Osmaniye to the direction of Bahçe. [more…]

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3. The last deck of the bridge will be placed today

06/03/2016

The last deck of the bridge will be placed today: The third bridge has come to an end. The last deck of the 3rd Bridge will be placed today. Transport, Maritime and Communications Minister Binali Yıldırım said in a statement on Thursday, “There is a 9-meter gap left. We are closing that gap on Sunday. Then the sources will be made and the deficiencies will be completed. It will be possible to advance on the bridge by walking and by car.” Minister Yıldırım also stated that the opening of the bridge will be held in August. [more…]

GENERAL

Today in History: 6 March 1908 in the Hejaz Railway in the summer

06/03/2016

In the 6 March 1908 in the past, the number of troops serving in the Hejaz Railway was increased to 15 thousand. In June, all the tribes opposed to the railroads made a joint action and went into joint attacks.