
Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, in his statement on the occasion of October 29 Republic Day, emphasized a terror-free Türkiye and announced that some rail systems will be free of charge on the holiday.
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October 29 Republic Day is celebrated as a public holiday in Türkiye every year. Ministries make arrangements for public transportation to be free on holidays.
"WE CONTINUE THE GOAL OF A TERRORISM-FREE TURKEY WITH DETERMINATION"
Noting that October 29, 1923 was a historical turning point when the ideal of independence and freedom was realized by the nation under the leadership of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Uraloğlu made the following statements in his statement:
"The Republic is an indispensable value of ours that enables us to look to the future with hope, reinforces our determination in the face of difficulties, and is the basis of our progress in many fields from science to technology, from culture to infrastructure. On this special day, we become more united around our common values. While strengthening our sense of unity and solidarity with the goal of the Turkish Century, we also resolutely pursue the goal of a terror-free Turkey. This ideal is an important part of the bright future that we will realize with the common will of our nation. By strengthening peace and stability, we will use our resources." "We will focus on production, innovation and development. Together, we will build a rising Türkiye with its strong infrastructure and vibrant economy; we will leave a future dominated by peace, brotherhood and trust to our youth."
FREE TRANSPORTATION
Uraloğlu stated that they brought modern infrastructure to every corner of Türkiye with strategic investments that strengthen regional and international connections and continued his words as follows:
"We contribute to the welfare of our nation. In order to share the holiday enthusiasm with our nation, Başkentray in Ankara, Marmaray in Istanbul, Sirkeci-Kazlıçeşme Rail System Line and Gayrettepe-İstanbul Airport-Halkalı Metro Line and our İZBAN lines in İzmir will be free all day on October 29. In this way, our citizens will be able to spend the holiday more comfortably and enjoyable in our cities and experience the enthusiasm of the Republic with larger masses. This On this occasion, I commemorate the founder of our Republic, Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, and all our martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the sake of our country, and our veterans with gratitude. I congratulate you on your 29 October Republic Day with my most sincere feelings and wish you and your loved ones health, peace and happiness.

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