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Woman who lost son in train derailment fined for calling judges 'three wise monkeys'

Woman who lost son in train derailment fined for calling judges 'three wise monkeys'

Mısra Öz-Sel stood trial for "insulting public officials" because of her remarks about the judges who try the case regarding the deadly train derailment in 2018.

9 February 2021

‘Ministry admits restricting the right to transport of citizens with disabilities’

CHP MP ÇAKIRÖZER

‘Ministry admits restricting the right to transport of citizens with disabilities’

In his response to CHP MP Çakırözer’s Parliamentary question, the Minister of Transport has admitted that disabled citizens’ right to use transportation free of charge in the High-Speed Train (YHT) and main intercity train lines has been unlawfully restricted.

22 October 2020

Intercity Train Travel Restarts in Turkey Amid Normalization

COVID-19

Intercity Train Travel Restarts in Turkey Amid Normalization

Suspended due to coronavirus outbreak, the high-speed intercity train travel has started again. Though the trains will run at 50 percent capacity, the ticket prices will remain the same, Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Karaismailoğlu has announced.

Bomb Attack on Train in Diyarbakır

Bomb Attack on Train in Diyarbakır

A bomb attack has been launched on a freight train bound for Batman from Diyarbakır. There are no casualties in the attack.

27 February 2017