in Bosnia and Herzegovina The flood disaster that occurred on October 4, deeply affected the region and caused great destruction. Sarajevo-Mostar railway line, was one of the most severely damaged infrastructures in this disaster. In this context, Cengiz ConstructionThe repair work undertaken by is both a hand of friendship extended to the Bosnian people and a major step towards normalizing life in the region.
Flood Disaster and the Situation of the Region
Bosnia and Herzegovina has faced one of the most devastating natural disasters in recent years. This flood disaster, in which 27 people lost their lives and affected 5 cities, caused not only loss of life but also damage to critical infrastructures. Especially Sarajevo-Mostar railway line, This situation brought about a major crisis as it is of vital importance in terms of transportation and logistics.
Following the disaster, Turkey's aid to the region through institutions such as AFAD, the Turkish Red Crescent and TIKA attracted attention. 31 truckloads of living materials ve container houses for temporary shelter Türkiye, which sent aid, once again showed that it stood by the Bosnian people during this difficult period. However, more was needed for the region to recover.
The Task Undertaken by Cengiz Construction
Cengiz Construction, Voluntarily took responsibility for repairing the Sarajevo-Mostar railway line damaged by the floods. The company's employees are carrying out repair work free of charge on the heavily damaged railway line near Jablanica. This initiative stands out as a step that further strengthens the brotherly ties between the two countries.
Details of Repair Work
Cengiz Civil engineer leading the work Salih Karim Bozkan, shared the following details about the project:
- With the completion of preliminary preparations, field work began.
- First, basic infrastructure works such as pile driving operations are carried out. This process is described as the most difficult part of railway construction.
- Solid stone fillings are used to ensure the stability of the 50-ton machines.
- While the work on the Sarajevo side is being completed, activities in other regions continue rapidly.
Bozkan stated that they started this work with a team of 15 people and that they will increase the number of personnel in the future and that they aim to open the line to public use as soon as possible. It was also stated that superstructure works such as concrete manufacturing will start in a short time.
Brotherly Bond with the Bosnian People
One of the engineers of Cengiz Construction Alenko Topuz, stated that the work is progressing as planned and that they aim to complete the project within 40 days. During this process, the solidarity established between the Bosnian people and Turkish employees is also remarkable. The company is working to rebuild the region not only with its Turkish engineers and workers, but also with its Bosnian staff.
Piling Process: Technical Challenges
The pile driving process is one of the most complex and technically challenging parts of railway repair. A strong infrastructure is required to keep the 50-ton machines high. Therefore, Cengiz Construction engineers apply special stone fillings and other modern construction techniques to ensure machine stability.
Turkey's Support to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Following the flood disaster in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Turkey has come to the forefront not only with humanitarian aid but also with permanent solutions. The fact that the Turkish Red Crescent, AFAD and TIKA were among the first teams to reach the region demonstrates Turkey's effectiveness in disaster management. In addition, the container homes and living materials sent are of vital importance to the Bosnian people who are trying to recover from the disaster.
This project, undertaken voluntarily by Cengiz Construction, once again demonstrates the brotherly bond between the Turkish people and the Bosnian people. The repair of the railway line affected by the flood disaster is not only a physical infrastructure work, but also an important step in strengthening the friendship between the two peoples.
The railway repair work carried out by Cengiz Construction in Bosnia and Herzegovina is of great importance both in terms of technical and social aspects. This project, which was initiated to eliminate the devastation caused by the flood disaster, has further strengthened the brotherly ties between the Turkish and Bosnian peoples. Such voluntary work plays an important role in developing not only economic but also human relations between the countries.
