Boğaziçi Express

The Boğaziçi Express (Turkish: Boğaziçi Ekspresi) was a named passenger train operated between Istanbul and Ankara until 2012, when it was shortened between Arifiye and Ankara then later Arifiye to Eskişehir. The train was discontinued on 24 July 2014 and replaced by high-speed YHT trains.

Boğaziçi Ekspresi
The eastbound Boğaziçi Express passing Kartal station.
Overview
Service typeIntercity rail
StatusActive
LocaleNorthwest, central Anatolia
First service1 June 1968
8 December 2019
Last service24 July 2014
Current operator(s)TCDD Taşımacılık
Former operator(s)Turkish State Railways
Route
TerminiArifiye, Sakarya
Ankara
Stops35
Distance travelled576 km (357.9 mi)
Average journey time8 hours, 46 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
On-board services
Seating arrangements2+1
Catering facilitiesOn-board dining car
Technical
Rolling stockTVS2000, Regional fleet
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Electrification25 kV 50 Hz AC
Operating speed120 km/h (75 mph) maximum
Track owner(s)Turkish State Railways

Despite having Express in its name, the train served as many local stations between Arifiye and Ankara and was popular among students due to its low fare.

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