German weekly news magazine Der Spiegel suggested that the Turkish government plans to modernize the railways in the country with the financial and technological support of Germany.
Turkey new high-speed railway line project envisaged opening of the international German company wants to deliver a consortium led by Siemens presidency.
Within the scope of the project, it is stated that it is planned to construct a high speed train network, to install modern signal technique on railways and to modernize the old railway network.
In the news of Der Spiegel, it was stated that the total cost of the project will reach 35 billion euros and the purchase of new trains is included in this cost.
Der Spiegel argued that the Turkish government had applied to the German government three months ago and intergovernmental secret negotiations were conducted.
News, the German government's project to prevent the deepening of the economic crisis in terms of Turkey suggests that as an opportunity.
Germany's Economy Ministry Undersecretary Thomas Bareiss end of September of this issue on the agenda in the future also plans to visit to Turkey, he said. During the meeting, it was suggested that the financing of the project will be handled and Ankara wants export security and low interest from the German government.
No statement was made by the German government.
According to the report, the German government has not yet given the Turkish government a guarantee for the project, but gave a positive signal about financial support.
No statement was made from the German government and Siemens regarding the news. Siemens Velaro type in the April 10 State Railways regarding the sale of 340 million euros to Turkey in return for high-speed train (TCDD) had secured the deal.
Source: Deutsche Welle in Turkish
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