The "digital verification" period for free train travel starts on October 29

Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu stated that the digital verification period will begin as of October 29 for train travels for disabled people, veterans, relatives of martyrs and other citizens who have the right to free travel.

Uraloğlu made a written statement about the new application that will be implemented in the train journeys of disabled, severely disabled, veterans, relatives of veterans, relatives of martyrs, duty disabled and citizens with the title of state athlete.

Stating that the data integration studies carried out between TCDD Taşımacılık AŞ and the Ministry of Family and Social Services have been completed, Uraloğlu said, "The digital verification period will begin for free train travel as of October 29. The application will cover citizens with the right to free travel, such as disabled, severely disabled, veterans, relatives of veterans, relatives of martyrs, duty disabled and state athletes. Our disabled citizens, veterans, relatives of martyrs and other citizens with the right to free travel will be able to get their free tickets by verifying their entitlement with their TR ID numbers." gave his information.

Uraloğlu pointed out that citizens can buy tickets via TCDD Taşımacılık AŞ's website, mobile applications or toll booths, and T.R. He stated that when the identification number is entered and the relevant tariff is selected, instant entitlement inquiry will be automatically made through the database of the Ministry of Family and Social Services.

Emphasizing that if the inquiry is positive, a free ticket will be created automatically, Uraloğlu noted that citizens who purchase tickets through the digital verification system will not need to show a certificate of entitlement during the journey.

Citizens are allowed to enter the trains and during the checks during the journey, only the Turkish Republic ID card along with their tickets is required. Stating that it will be sufficient for them to present their identity cards, Uraloğlu stated that physical documents such as disabled, veteran or martyr relative cards will not be requested separately.

"Checks during the journey will be faster"

Stating that citizens traveling with alternative identity documents such as passports or driver's licenses must show their entitlement cards or digital identity documents with instant and live QR codes created through the Engelsiz Mobile application, Uraloğlu stated that documents in screenshots, photographs and PDF formats will not be valid.

Uraloğlu pointed out that with the introduction of the new system, existing records created in the ticket sales system since 2014 and defined as free or discounted travel packages will be deactivated and said:

"Relevant citizens will be informed about the transition process and the new application through SMS and other communication channels. Citizens whose free travel right inquiry is negative will be directed to the provincial and district directorates of the Ministry of Family and Social Services for entitlement update and data verification procedures. We aim to facilitate the travel processes of citizens with the new application. We make all processes of our citizens who have the right to free travel, from ticket purchasing to checks during the journey, faster, easier and more comfortable."