President Erdoğan Announces Elazığ-Diyarbakır High Speed ​​Train

In his speech at the provincial congress held in Diyarbakır, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan provided information about an important project that will strengthen the transportation infrastructure of the region. Erdoğan stated that the study of the high-speed train line planned to be built between Elazığ and Diyarbakır is ongoing, and that with the completion of this project, the connection between the two cities will have a modern and fast transportation infrastructure.

Integration of Diyarbakir Organized Industrial Zone into the Railway Network

Erdoğan reminded that the connection of Diyarbakır Organized Industrial Zone (OSB) to the railway network has been completed, emphasizing that this step has greatly contributed to the economic development of the region. Erdoğan said, “We have connected Diyarbakır OSB to the railway network by building an economic line,” and added that this integration will further accelerate production and trade activities in the region.

Technical Details of the High Speed ​​Train Project

President Erdoğan announced that the Elazığ-Diyarbakır high-speed train line will operate at a speed of 200 km per hour and that the line's technical details continue to take shape, as well as the survey work. Within the scope of the project, the currently single-line Ergani, Stork, Diyarbakir and Bozdemir It is planned to increase the railway line in this section to double track. This arrangement will increase the capacity of the line and significantly reduce transportation times.

A Project of Strategic Importance for the Region

The Elazığ-Diyarbakır high-speed train project aims not only to facilitate transportation between the two cities, but also to increase the trade and tourism potential in the region. The double-line arrangement and high-speed train technology will provide a major transformation in both passenger and freight transportation.

This good news given by President Erdoğan created great excitement in Diyarbakır and surrounding provinces. With the completion of the project, it is expected that a modern railway connection will be established between Elazığ and Diyarbakır, and significant gains will be made in both economic and social areas. It is anticipated that this step taken in the field of transportation will contribute to the development of the region in the long term.