Type Commuter rail Locale Ankara, Turkey Owner Turkish State Railways | Status Under reconstruction Rolling stock E23000 EMUs Operator TCDD Taşımacılık | |
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Opened 1892 (as rail line)
1972 (electrified) Number of tracks 5 (Sincan–Marşandiz)
6 (Marşandiz–Ankara)
4 (Ankara–Kayaş) | ||
The Başkentray is the name of the commuter rail line of Ankara. The line runs from Ankara railway station, to Sincan on the west, and to Kayaş on the east.
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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).
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