Trip across Turkey on TCDD train

TCDD is a government-owned national railway company responsible with the ownership and maintenance of railway infrastructure in Turkey, as well as the planning and construction of new lines. TCDD was formed on 4 June 1929 as part of the nationalization of railways in Turkey. The Turkish State Railways own and maintain all public railways in Turkey. This includes railway stations, ports, bridges, and tunnels, yards, and maintenance facilities. In 2016, TCDD controlled an active network of 12,532 km (7,787 mi) of railways, making it the 23rd-largest railway system in the world. Apart from railway infrastructure, TCDD also owns several rail transport companies within Turkey as well as a 50% share of the İzmir-area commuter rail system.

Travel Classes Onboard TCDD Train

    • TCDD Business
    • TCDD Business
    • TCDD train

    Business Class Seat

    This travel class offers more comfortable seats with enough legroom and a table (either foldable or not if it's a table seat). This class provides WiFi and Power sockets. 
    The carrier declares that it conducts a thorough sanitation, cleaning and disinfection of all common areas on its trains, including surfaces, seats, handles, windows, tables, luggage compartments, bathrooms and operator cabins.
    Mask is required

     

    • TCDD Economy
    • TCDD Economy
    • TCDD train

    Economy Class Seat

    This travel class offers comfortable seats with enough legroom.
    The carrier declares that it conducts a thorough sanitation, cleaning and disinfection of all common areas on its trains, including surfaces, seats, handles, windows, tables, luggage compartments, bathrooms and operator cabins.
    Mask is required

     

    • Doğu Ekspresi exterior
    • Doğu Ekspresi seat 1
    • Doğu Ekspresi seat 2

    1st Class Seat

    Coach cars have 60 seats, one seat on one side of the aisle, and two seats on the other side. The seats offer basic amenities such as reclining capabilities, adjustable headrests, and ample legroom, providing passengers with a comfortable travel experience. There is luggage space over the seat, and the foldable table in front. Carriages have electric plugs on the sides. Washrooms are available on both sides of the car.