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MPs Protest Transportation Minister over Deadly Train Collision

MPs Protest Transportation Minister over Deadly Train Collision

MPs of the main opposition CHP called on Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Turhan to resign at the General Assembly of the Parliament over the high speed train accident in Ankara.

17 December 2018

‘We are Facing Consequences of Negligence, Irresponsibility’

CHAMBER OF CIVIL ENGINEERS CHAIR CEMAL GÖKÇE

‘We are Facing Consequences of Negligence, Irresponsibility’

Speaking about the high speed train collision in Ankara, which claimed the lives of nine people and wounded 86 others, Chamber of Civil Engineers Chair Cemal Gökçe has stated, “We are facing the bitter consequences of negligence and irresponsibility.”

14 December 2018

3 State Railway Employees in Custody Over Deadly Collision

3 State Railway Employees in Custody Over Deadly Collision

Three employees of the Turkish State Railways (TCDD) have been taken into custody over the high speed train collision which claimed the lives of nine people and wounded 47 others in Ankara.

13 December 2018

Deadly Train 'Accident' in Ankara: 3 Contradictory Statements in 2 Hours

Deadly Train 'Accident' in Ankara: 3 Contradictory Statements in 2 Hours

A high speed train crash has left nine dead in Ankara. State-run AA reported that the train crashed into a footbridge. Governorship said that it crashed into a commuter train. Transportation Ministry said it crashed into a guiding train, then into footbridge.

13 December 2018