First trip on the new high-speed train line: "It was taking hours, now I will go in 55 minutes"

Tunçer Metin, one of the passengers, said that he was excited to ride the high-speed train for the first time.

Stating that the journey with old trains took long hours, Metin said, "We were going from Edirne to Istanbul in 7 hours. Now the high-speed train has arrived, it will be very useful. It has been good in terms of both transportation and comfort, and the direction of Europe is opening up. Technological moves are being made in every field in Türkiye, which is very pleasing." he said.

Metin stated that he will be reunited with his relatives in Çerkezköy in a short time, thanks to the high-speed train.

Gülbiye Güven, one of the passengers, also stated that the high-speed train will provide great convenience in transportation.

Stating that he had to wait for a long time in his previous journeys, Güven said, "Before the high-speed train, we were in Çerkezköy at 13.00, now I will reach Çerkezköy in 55 minutes. It will be a more comfortable and convenient journey compared to the old trains." he said.