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22 June 1953 General Directorate of State Railways and Ports became an economic state enterprise under the name of TCDD.
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Today in History: 2 July 1890 Izmit- Adapazari Line
Today in History: July 2, 1890 Izmit-Adapazarı Line (50 km) was completed and put into service with a state ceremony. 2 July 1987 Railway Workers Union, within its [more…]
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Today in History: 27 September First Passengers in 2017 BTK Railway Project
Today in History September 27, 1825 The first passenger train entered service. The steam locomotive produced by engineer George Stephenson in England travels 24 km per hour between Darlington and Stockton. 450 passengers at speed [more…]
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Today in History: 11 November 1961 The first General Director of the State Railways Behiç Erkin passed away at 84
Today in History, November 11, 1961 Behiç Erkin, the first General Manager of the State Railways, passed away at the age of 84. Staff Colonel Behiç, who passed from Istanbul to Ankara during the War of Independence [more…]
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