Başkentray

Başkentray (English: CapitalRail), formerly known as the Ankara suburban (Turkish: Ankara banliyösü), is the name of the 37 km (23 mi) long commuter rail line in Ankara, Turkey. It is operated by TCDD Taşımacılık on trackage owned by the Turkish State Railways.

Başkentray
An eastbound train approaching Özgüneş railway station in January 2013
Overview
Service typeCommuter rail
StatusOperating
LocaleAnkara, Turkey
First service1972
Current operator(s)TCDD Taşımacılık
Former operator(s)Turkish State Railways
Ridership14 million (2019)
Route
TerminiKayaş
Sincan
Stops25
Distance travelled37 km (23 mi)
Average journey time53 minutes
Service frequency15 Minutes
On-board services
Disabled accessYes
Technical
Rolling stockE23000 EMUs
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
(standard gauge)
Electrification25 kV AC
Operating speed120 kilometres per hour (75 mph) maximum
Track owner(s)Turkish State Railways
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