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Turkey expands domestic simulation initiatives

Entities: Connective Cities · Bağcılar Municipality · TÜBİTAK · German International Cooperation Agency (GIZ) · Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure

Overview

In July 2026 Turkey's Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure announced the SİMURAY‑KBÜ project at Karabük University, a fully domestic train‑driver training system featuring a physical cabin, advanced simulation software and an AI‑driven performance‑assessment module. Funded with a 500 million TRY budget, the project is part of a broader push to strengthen national rail‑system research and education, alongside the Integrated Simulation Systems centre in Bilecik.

Later that month Karabük University detailed the rollout of the country's first locally built train‑cab simulator, confirming its accreditation and linking it to the ministry‑backed initiative. The university also launched a TÜBİTAK‑funded summer school teaching digital manufacturing, 3‑D printing, Arduino electronics and AI tools, extending the training ecosystem to high‑school students and fostering a pipeline of skilled personnel.

In late July 2026, Bağcılar Municipality, with support from the Istanbul Development Agency, received international recognition for its Digital City Twin Platform. Selected by the German International Cooperation Agency (GIZ) as a “Good Practice” in the Connective Cities network, the platform combines AI‑driven analysis, 3‑D city modeling and risk‑informed decision support, and was documented for global municipal use.

These developments illustrate Turkey's expanding emphasis on home‑grown simulation technologies across transport, education and urban management sectors.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 2 SOURCES] Bağcılar Municipality developed a Digital City Twin Platform with support from Istanbul Development Agency (İSTKA). (both)
[● 2 SOURCES] The platform was selected as an international “Good Practice” by the German International Cooperation Agency (GIZ) within the Connective Cities network. (both)
[● 2 SOURCES] The platform was presented at an online Insight Session titled “Digital Twins for Risk-Informed Municipal Development” with about 50 participants from over 30 countries. (both)
[● 2 SOURCES] The platform features AI-supported city management, data-driven decision support, three‑dimensional city modeling, and disaster‑resilient city approaches. (both)
[● 2 SOURCES] The platform documentation was published on Connective Cities’ website and in the July 2026 Connective Cities International Bulletin. (both)

Timeline

5 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 8 sources
Bağcılar Municipality's Digital City Twin Platform Recognized as International Good Practice
Bağcılar Municipality's AI‑enabled Digital City Twin Platform, backed by İSTKA, was named a Connective Cities Good Practice and published internationally in July 2026.
16 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
Turkey rolls out advanced rail simulation training facilities
Turkey’s transport ministry unveiled the SİMURAY‑KBÜ train‑driver simulator at Karabük University and the largest Integrated Simulation Systems centre in Bilecik, enhancing domestic rail training and technology

Sources

aksam.com.tr · anadoludabugun.com.tr · fishvessel.org · gazetedamga.com.tr · gazeterize.com · haber16.com · isca.org.sg · kks.ch · medyagazete.com · mersinhaber.com · reseau-cndl.com

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