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Trans-European Transport Network – Orient/East-Med Corridor

14th June 2019

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Trans-European Transport Network – Orient/East-Med Corridor.

Location
The railway will be built between Istanbul, in Turkey, and the border with Bulgaria, and forms part of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) that connects member countries of the European Union (EU). It will be a part of the Orient/East-Med Corridor, which connects Central Europe with ports of the North, Baltic, Black and Mediterranean seas.

Project Owner/s
The project is being overseen by the Directorate General of Turkish State Railways.

Project Description
The project involves the construction of a 153 km section of a new “Orient Express” high-speed railway. The railway will reduce travel times, increase safety and contribute to the development of the region.

The railway will link the Halkali station to that of Kapikule, with a double track that will supplant the existing single track. It will be for trains that can travel at speeds of up to 200 km/h.

The railway will reduce travel times, increase safety and contribute to the development of the region.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
The project is receiving financing in euros from the EU through the European Investment Bank.

Planned Start/End Date
The project is expected to take four years to complete.

Latest Developments
Salini Impregilo has won a €530-million contract to build the 153 km section of the railway. The contract includes electrification, signalling and other auxiliary civil works related to that section of the line.

The contract also guarantees the immediate availability of machines to move 80 million cubic metres of earth.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Salini Impregilo (construction contract).

On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.

Contact Details for Project Information
Turkish State Railways, tel +90 312 309 05 15.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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