TCDD Regional Fleet

TÜVASAŞ 2000

A couple of Regional Cars on a side track at Haydarpaşa Terminal
In service 1972-Present
Manufacturer TÜVASAŞ
Built at Adapazarı Plant
Constructed 1972-80s
Entered service 1972-Present
Refurbishment 2002-06
Operator Turkish State Railways
Depot(s) Haydarpaşa Yard, Mithatpaşa Yard
Specifications
Car body construction Welded steel
Maximum speed 100 km/h (62 mph)[1]
Coupling system Buffer and chain
Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in)

The Regional Fleet of the Turkish State Railways are a series of railcars used for regional or commuter service. These cars were used in Ankara, İstanbul, İzmir and Adana. Today, they are only used in Istanbul on the Haydarpaşa-Adapazarı Regional.

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