Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu took an important step towards improving the transportation infrastructure in Siirt and its surroundings. It was announced that the Kurtalan-Siirt railway line will be put out to tender in 2025. This announcement was welcomed by the local people and politicians. The construction of the railway line will significantly strengthen Siirt's transportation infrastructure and contribute greatly to the economic development of the region.
Transportation projects in and around Siirt came to the agenda at a time when the integration between highway and railway needed to be strengthened. The Kurtalan-Siirt railway line is of critical importance in this context. The project will facilitate transportation not only for Siirt province but also for surrounding provinces, allowing regional development to accelerate.
MP Gül's Request for Support
AK Party Siirt Deputy Mervan Gül requested support for the rapid implementation of the Siirt-Kurtalan railway project during his meeting with Minister Uraloğlu. Gül emphasized the great importance of the project in terms of Siirt's economic and social development. He stated that the extension of the railway line from Kurtalan to Siirt would increase both trade and the mobility of the regional workforce.
MP Gül also brought up the Siirt-Kurtalan, Kurtalan-Batman and Siirt-Pervari highways and the districts' asphalt demands, stating that the transportation infrastructure should be strengthened with complementary projects. Receiving support from Minister Uraloğlu for the project is seen as a major step towards solving transportation problems in the region.
Minister Uraloğlu's Support and Project Vision
Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, drawing attention to the importance of the Kurtalan-Siirt railway line project, stated that they plan to put this project out to tender in 2025. Minister Uraloğlu stated that all necessary steps will be taken for the rapid progress of the project. In addition, works on the Siirt-Pervari, Siirt-Kurtalan, Siirt-Eruh and Kurtalan-Batman highways were also discussed during the meetings.
The Minister’s statements once again reveal how critical it is to strengthen the region’s transportation infrastructure in order to support the local economy and accelerate regional development. It is anticipated that the transportation projects in Siirt will not only facilitate transportation but also make significant contributions to the economic structure of the region.
A Critical Step for Siirt: Railway
Strengthening Siirt's transportation infrastructure is seen as one of the cornerstones of regional development. Extending the railway from Kurtalan to Siirt will facilitate the region's transportation to other provinces and increase trade. With this project, Siirt will have faster and more efficient transportation opportunities.
MP Gül expects that the transportation problems in Siirt will be solved after the project is realized and the labor force and trade in the region will move faster. The railway line reaching Siirt is a major development that will benefit not only this province but also the surrounding provinces.
The Kurtalan-Siirt railway line, which marks an important turning point for Siirt, will strengthen the transportation infrastructure of the region and make significant contributions to its economic development. With the support of Minister Uraloğlu and the demands of MP Gül, the project is expected to progress rapidly in 2025. The successful completion of transportation projects in Siirt and its surroundings will increase the quality of life of the people of the region and accelerate economic development.
