Başkentray

Başkentray (English: CapitalRail), formerly known as the Ankara suburban (Turkish: Ankara banliyösü), is the name of the 37 km (23 mi) long commuter rail line in Ankara, Turkey. It is operated by TCDD Taşımacılık on trackage owned by the Turkish State Railways.

Başkentray
An eastbound train approaching Özgüneş station in 2013.
Overview
Service typeCommuter rail
StatusOperating
LocaleAnkara, Turkey
PredecessorAnkara suburban
First service1972
Current operator(s)TCDD Taşımacılık
Former operator(s)Turkish State Railways
Route
StartKayaş station, Mamak
Stops25
EndSincan station, Sincan
Distance travelled37 km (23 mi)
Average journey time53 minutes
Service frequency4 an hour
On-board services
Disabled accessYes
Technical
Rolling stockE23000 EMUs
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)
(standard gauge)
Electrification25 kV AC
Operating speed120 kilometres per hour (75 mph) maximum
Track owner(s)Turkish State Railways

History

The portion of the rail line from Ankara Station to Sincan was completed in 1892, and a few trains ran daily on it. It was not until TCDD took over the line that a few suburban trains were put into service. Original service was by a steam engine locomotive, pulling up to 3 cars. In 1972, the line was electrified, and the E14000 units were put into service. In 2010, the new E23000 sets replaced the old ones.

On 11 July 2016, the line was closed for 18 months for complete rebuilding (stations and rail lines). It reopened on 12 April 2018 as part of the metropolitan network, with payment by AnkaraKart;[1] four of the 28 stations, Subayevleri, Motor Fabrikası, Gülveren and Topkaya, did not reopen.

Stations

See also

References
  1. Anadolu Agency, "Başkentray hizmete açıldı", TRT Haber, 12 April 2018 (in Turkish).


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