Specifications - Ankara-Istanbul High-Speed Train Project, Turkey

Key Data
Operator	TCDD
Opening date	2006 (phase 1) 2008 (phase 2)
Route length	533km
Maximum line speed	250km/h
Gauge	1,435mm
Electrification
Voltage	25kv AC
Rolling Stock
Builder	CAF, Spain
Fleet total	10
Build date	2006–08
Electrical equipment	CAF
Passenger capacity	419
Special Characteristics
	First high-speed line in Turkey
	Maximum speed 250km/h
	Massive reduction in journey times
	First of a series of high-speed rail routes
	High-speed line aimed at growing rail passenger market share to 78%
	Major congestion has forced the need for a high-speed rail connection between the capital city and a major population centre