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The White Train is a special train used by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Türkiye, for official and private journeys across the country from 1935 until his death. It is a historical transportation vehicle reflecting the importance placed on railway transport and modernization policies during the Republican era. Noted for its technical design, security measures, and diplomatic function, the most renowned component of the train—the Atatürk Carriage—is currently exhibited as

Turkish State Railways (TCDD) is the public institution responsible for national railway transportation in Türkiye. Established in 1927, TCDD is tasked with the construction, operation, and development of the country’s railway infrastructure. The institution operates under the authority of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure. Founding and Historical Development TCDD commenced operations on 1 June 1927 as the successor to the General Directorate of the Anatolia-Baghdad Railways, establis

On 22 July 2026, the National Electric Train sets began passenger service on the Uzunköprü–Halkalı–Uzunköprü line. Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu announced that the train sets, produced in Türkiye using local and national capabilities by Türkiye Raylı Sistem Araçları Sanayii AŞ (TÜRASAŞ), would begin serving this line as of that date. Thus, the National Electric Train sets have been operated on a different regional railway line for the first time, outside the Adapaz

Freight wagons are specially designed vehicles that enable the safe and efficient transportation of various goods in railway logistics. These wagons, which differ in structural features depending on the type of cargo, are fundamental components of railway transportation. Rail transport is particularly advantageous for long-distance and high-volume freight shipments. Therefore, freight wagons play a significant role in the logistics sector. Types of Freight Wagons Freight wagons are categorized b