The new cars brought to Türkiye were delivered to the Köseköy Logistics Center in Kocaeli by passing under the Bosphorus using the Marmaray line. This shipment once again demonstrated the versatile use potential of Marmaray, which allows the passage of national and international freight trains.
Passenger Trains During the Day, Freight Trains at Night: Marmaray's Dual Function
The Marmaray line, which provides transportation for approximately 600 thousand people in Istanbul during the day, hosts freight transportation between 00.00:05.00 and XNUMX:XNUMX at night. This flexible use allows the line to serve as a critical bridge for both urban passenger traffic and national and international logistics. Previously, various loads were mainly carried on Marmaray, and the transportation of special items such as cars on train wagons demonstrates the line's large capacity and ability to adapt to different needs.
An Important Part of the Silk Road Project
Such shipments are of great importance not only for Türkiye’s domestic logistics but also for the modernization and revival of the historic Silk Road Project. Offering an uninterrupted railway connection under the Bosphorus, Marmaray strengthens the trade bridge between Asia and Europe, allowing international supply chains to operate more efficiently and quickly. The fact that special loads such as automobile transport also use this line proves that Marmaray is a reliable alternative not only for general loads but also for products with high added value. These developments contribute to Türkiye’s strengthening its role in regional and global trade by using the advantages offered by its geographical location.
