In the written statement made by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, it was stated that the existing Göller Express between Izmir and Isparta, operated by TCDD Taşımacılık, only serves at night and that a new train that will operate during the day will be put into operation in line with the demands of the citizens.
In the statement, it was stated that the Göller Express has been connecting the provinces of İzmir, Aydın, Denizli, Burdur and Isparta since 1993 and has been operated as a reciprocal service at night, but with the increasing demand of citizens for daytime trains, a new train that will run during the day is needed.
Lakes Express Starts Daytime Expeditions
Stating that passengers can travel by watching the view that accompanies them with this train during the daytime, the statement said: “Lakes Express passes through the fertile lands of the Aegean, the region where the first railway in Anatolia was operated, and reaches the rose-scented lands of Isparta. A brand new alternative is offered to explore the Aegean with its beautiful geography by train. "In addition to the Göller Express, which operates at night, it will be possible to travel by watching the surroundings during the day with this new train." was evaluated.
Passenger Capacity Increases Over Thousand With the New Train Launched
In the statement, it was reminded that the Göller Express, operated by TCDD General Directorate of Transportation, traveled 458 kilometers between Izmir and Ispart, and said, “The diesel sets serving on this line offer a quality travel opportunity with their convenience and comfort. An average of 230 passengers travel per day on the currently operating Göller Express. The sets serving on this line have a capacity of 246 passengers. "With daytime flights, the passenger capacity on this line will be increased to over a thousand." statements were included.
Day Train Will Make Its First Departure on December 20
The following information was included in the statement about the day train, which will start its first voyage on December 20:
“It will depart from Izmir at 10.40 and reach Isparta at 19.05. It will depart from Isparta at 10.40 and arrive in Izmir at 19.34. The journey time will take approximately 8 hours and 50 minutes. “In this way, passengers will be able to enjoy the daytime view to their fullest.”
Touristic Regional Train Services Begin Between Kars and Erzurum
Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu gave the good news that Kars-Erzurum-Kars Touristic Regional Trains will operate at the Touristic Eastern Express Farewell Ceremony on December 11.
Minister Uraloğlu stated that the ticket sales of the Kars-Erzurum Touristic Regional Train, which will be operated by TCDD General Directorate of Transportation, started to be sold on December 11 and the first voyage will be held on January 19, and gave the following information:
“Kars-Erzurum Touristic Regional Train will depart from Kars at 19 and from Erzurum at 18 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, three days a week between January 2024 and February 07.15, 14.55. "The train, which is planned to make a total of 15 trips, 15 going and 30 returning, consists of four pullman wagons with a capacity of 230 people."