# Turkey transport and logistics infrastructure development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-transport-and-logistics-infrastructure-development > Updated: 2026-08-27T18:14:00.000Z. Sources: 66. Developments: 7. Turkey continues to expand its transport and logistics infrastructure, with recent developments focusing on maritime cargo, high-speed rail, and urban transit systems. In the maritime sector, 2025 data shows Turkish ports handled approximately 553.3 million tonnes of cargo and 14 million TEU. TÜRKLİM President Hamdi Erçelik noted that while outbound volumes fell by about 7%, inbound, transit, and cabotage cargo rose by 1.8%, 3.9%, and over 16% respectively. Rail projects remain a central priority. The Yerköy-Kayseri High-Speed Train project aims to connect Ankara and Kayseri by 2028. In the Batman-Diyarbakır region, the TCDD Raybüs train set has resumed service following modernization. In Ankara, the Dikimevi-Natoyolu Rail System Extension Project is progressing, with a 7.46-kilometer line currently undergoing tunnel excavation and station construction. In Trabzon, the urban rail transit system is scheduled to begin construction with a groundbreaking ceremony at Avni Aker Millet Bahçesi on September 1, 2026. Coordinated by the Trabzon Metropolitan Municipality and the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, the first phase will span 16.2 kilometers, connecting the City Hospital to Trabzon Airport via 16 stations. The project, to be executed by a joint venture of Kalyon İnşaat and Makyol İnşaat, is expected to take four years to complete and aims to serve over 87,000 passengers daily. Other regional infrastructure updates include Erzurum, where the Metropolitan Municipality Council approved re-tendering public transport lines for Pasinler and Horasan and leasing 86 commercial license plates for student and personnel transport. In Manisa, the Soma district is undergoing a 20 million TL rainwater infrastructure project to mitigate flood risks, while Bursa has completed water, sewage, and road upgrades in İznik. ## Claims - Asphalting works have increased 12-fold compared to the same period last year. (corroborated by 3 sources) - A new 3,200-meter long and 8-meter wide zoning road was completed in the Başköy Neighborhood Industrial Zone. (corroborated by 3 sources) - A total of 4.3 kilometers of new zoning roads were opened across the province in July. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Transportation infrastructure improvements are being implemented across 17 districts. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Manisa Metropolitan Municipality is conducting infrastructure projects in Soma with a total investment of 20 million TL. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The project involves laying a total of 2,800 meters of rainwater lines in the İnönü and İstasyon neighborhoods. (corroborated by 3 sources) - In the İnönü neighborhood, 150 meters of the planned 1,300-meter rainwater line have been completed. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The rainwater line in the İstasyon neighborhood has been completed, and grate works are ongoing. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The infrastructure works aim to reduce water accumulation and flood risks during rainy weather. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-27: Turkey advances major transport and infrastructure projects Turkey sees major infrastructure progress: Trabzon begins its 16-station rail system project, Erzurum updates transport regulations, and Manisa and Bursa advance water and sewage works. 26 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/soma-infrastructure-20-million-tl-investment-for-rainwater-drainage ### 2026-08-26: Trabzon rail transit project to begin construction in September 2026 Construction for Trabzon's urban rail transit system will begin on September 1, 2026, connecting the City Hospital to the airport via a 16.2-kilometer line with 16 stations. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sakarya-and-trabzon-launch-major-infrastructure-projects ### 2026-08-24: Turkey advances major highway and toll system projects Turkey is advancing major infrastructure projects, including the Antalya-Alanya Highway, the expansion of the Free Passage System for toll collection, and the upcoming Pertek Bridge connecting Elazığ and Tuncel 33 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pertek-bridge-project-to-connect-elaz-and-tunceli ### 2026-08-21: Turkey advances major bridge, metro, and tramway infrastructure projects Turkey is undertaking major infrastructure developments, including the Pertek Bridge connecting Elazığ and Tunceli, Ankara's Dikimevi-Natoyolu metro extension, and renovations to Istanbul's T1 Aksaray Station. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-updates-regional-rail-and-istanbul-tram-infrastructure ### 2026-08-20: Trabzon and Denizli advance urban railway projects Turkish cities Trabzon and Denizli are advancing rail system projects, facing challenges ranging from driver livelihood concerns to 1 billion lira infrastructure costs in Denizli. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trabzon-and-denizli-advance-urban-railway-projects ### 2026-08-09: Turkey advances major rail, transport, and archaeological projects Turkey is seeing significant regional developments, including major rail expansions in Konya, high-speed train projects connecting Ankara and Kayseri, and historic Seljuk-era archaeological discoveries. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/minister-uralolu-visits-kayseri-to-review-transport-projects ### 2026-08-05: Turkey's ports handle record cargo as officials push rail upgrades Turkey's ports handled 553 Mt and 14 M TEU in 2025, seeing modest growth, while officials in Denizli push fast‑train links and rail electrification to cut costs and boost logistics. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-ports-handle-record-cargo-as-officials-push-rail-upgrades --- Cite as: Turkey transport and logistics infrastructure development. 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