From Istanbul to Sivas in 7 hours!

The first flight of a high-speed train on the Istanbul-Sivas line was carried out in Turkey. The High-speed Train Line (HSR), one of Turkey's important transportation projects, has begun to provide uninterrupted traffic between Sivas and Istanbul.

The travel time between Istanbul and Sivas, which takes about 14 hours by bus, has been reduced to 7 hours and 18 minutes with the commissioning of the non-stop high-speed train line. The first train left Söğütlüçeşme station at 08.40 am and arrived in Sivas 7 hours and 18 minutes later. A welcoming ceremony was organized for the arriving passengers.

Governor of Sivas Yilmaz Shimshek: "Today Sivas is experiencing a historic day again. With this trip, our flights to Istanbul began, and the distance between Istanbul and Sivas was reduced to 7 hours. The high-speed train opens up new horizons for our city. It will contribute to the development of industry, the economy and especially tourism."