Turkish high-speed rail network to be tested
Transport operators in Turkey are to begin testing a new high-speed rail service, it has been reported.
According to the Anatolian News Agency, Turkish State Railways (TCDD) wants to open up the line to the public before the end of the year.
Therefore, it will begin carrying out trials of the route between Ankara and Eskisehir later this month
According to TCDD director general Suleyman Karaman, the infrastructure is already complete, while links to other destinations including Sivas are near completion.
He commented: "With the implementation of the high-speed train service, we will build modern station buildings across the country as well."
Related developments such as shopping centres and tourist accommodation will also be built near the new stations, Mr Karaman added.
This could potentially result in tourism generating more money for Turkey's economy.
According to figures cited by TurkishPress.com, revenues from the holiday industry in the first quarter of 2008 were 28.4% higher than they were a year earlier.
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