
The high-speed train, which can reach a speed of 200 kilometers per hour and has a capacity of 221 passengers, reduced the transportation time between Edirne and Çerkezköy to 54 minutes.
The high-speed train, which entered service in Edirne with a capacity of 221 passengers and a speed of 200 kilometers per hour, reduced the transportation time to Çerkezköy to 54 minutes and started a new era in regional transportation.
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With the entry into service of the Çerkezköy-Kapıkule High Speed Train Line, railway transportation time in the region was significantly shortened.
Providing service with its electric infrastructure and reaching a speed of 200 kilometers per hour, the high-speed train opened the door to a new era in Edirne transportation with a capacity of 221 passengers. The train departing from Edirne reaches Çerkezköy in 54 minutes, offering citizens a modern travel opportunity by combining time saving and comfort in regional transportation.
While the line, which is expected to bring a new breath to regional transportation, stands out with the aim of facilitating transportation between Edirne and Istanbul, the first passengers of the high-speed train also shared the excitement and satisfaction they experienced.
"THE OLD TRAIN WAS GOING VERY SLOW"
Tunçer Metin, who came to Edirne Train Station to go to Çerkezköy, expressed his satisfaction with the high-speed train coming into service. Drawing attention to the long journey time of the old trains, Metin said, "I will go to Çerkezköy. Let's see how it will be, we will see. The old train was going very slowly, it was a death. It is very good, it goes at a speed of 200 kilometers per hour, our President said. I was afraid to go from here to Istanbul because it took a lot of time. The other train was going very slowly."
"IT IS VERY GOOD TO GO IN 50 MINUTES"
Drawing attention to the time advantage provided by the high-speed train, Türkan Çekirge stated that the opportunity to travel in a short time would be an important convenience, especially for citizens who are in a hurry, and said, "It is very good to go in 50 minutes. It is also very good for those who are in a hurry."
"IT WAS A GOOD THING IN EDİRNE"
Tunay Çekirge emphasized that the high-speed train is an important achievement for Edirne and said, "I am very pleased. It is a good thing for Edirne. Congratulations. It used to be 4-4.5 hours. Now they say 50 minutes. That's good."
Ali Kutay Korkmaz, one of the passengers who experienced the excitement of the first voyage, expressed his happiness when the high-speed train came into service. Korkmaz said, "We are very happy. It was very nice. We will now be in Istanbul in 1.5 hours."
With the entry into service of the Çerkezköy-Kapıkule High Speed Train Line, a new era began in railway transportation in Edirne. The interest and satisfaction expressed by the citizens at the first time once again revealed the importance of the high-speed train in terms of regional transportation. With shorter travel times and modern transportation facilities, the line is expected to make a significant contribution to the intercity journeys of Edirne residents.
The train departed from Edirne Train Station and headed towards Çerkezköy district of Tekirdağ.
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Passengers traveling from Edirne to Istanbul stated that the high-speed train that came into service will provide great convenience, comfort and time saving in transportation.
Citizens who will travel from Edirne to Çerkezköy by high-speed train came to Edirne Train Station in the morning and made the first trip of the line. Passengers stated that they were pleased with the shortening of transportation time and comfort.

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