The Samsun-Sivas Regional is an intercity rail service operated by TCDD Transport.[1] It operates between two major cities of Turkey, Sivas and Samsun, and also services touristic Amasya.[2] Apart from a short stretch near Sivas the trains operate on the Samsun–Kalın railway. It takes 8 hours[3] to travel 431 km[4] and has been criticised as very slow.[2]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Regional rail |
| Status | Operating |
| Locale | Black Sea Region and Central Anatolia |
| Current operator(s) | Turkish State Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Sivas railway station Samsun railway station |
| Distance travelled | 431 km |
| Average journey time | 8 hours |
| Service frequency | 3 trains per week each way |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | Classless |
| Disabled access | Limited |
| Seating arrangements | Coach |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
| Track owner(s) | Turkish State Railways |
References
edit- ^ "Samsun Sivas Hattı" (in Turkish).
- ^ a b The Rough Guide to Turkey. p. 1202.
- ^ "Samsun Sivas treni". Rail Turkey Tr (in Turkish). 2018-10-06. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
- ^ "Samsun-Sivas railway line has been reopened after 5 years". Railway PRO. 2020-05-14. Retrieved 2024-10-25.