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Excitement Builds for Touristic Eastern Express: First Trip of the Season

The Touristic Eastern Express, a popular train service on the Ankara-Kars line operated by the General Directorate of the Republic of Turkey State Railways (TCDD) Taşımacılık AŞ under the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, has embarked on its first journey of the season from Kars.

Launched on May 29, 2019, following collaborative efforts between the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Touristic Eastern Express aims to meet the growing demand for the existing Eastern Express, improve service quality, and boost domestic tourism.

Featuring dining and sleeping cars, the Touristic Eastern Express offers passengers a unique opportunity to explore significant historical and cultural cities along the Ankara-Kars line.

For the upcoming season, the Touristic Eastern Express will run from Ankara between December 23, 2024, and February 28, 2025, and from Kars between December 25, 2024, and March 2, 2025. Departing from Ankara on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and from Kars on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, the 1300-kilometer journey between Ankara and Kars takes approximately 30 hours.

The first journey of the new season saw the Touristic Eastern Express departing from Kars to Ankara at 21.05, picking up passengers from Kars Train Station.

Passengers on board expressed their excitement for the scenic journey, with Ozan Baykara from Muğla recommending the route to all travelers. He mentioned the beauty of the cities along the way, particularly highlighting the charm of Kars.

Similarly, Kırsty Kıng from England emphasized the importance of visiting Kars and encouraged others to embark on this captivating tour.

İzzet Karaağaç, another passenger, echoed the sentiments of his fellow travelers, urging everyone to explore this enchanting route.

The Touristic Eastern Express continues to attract travelers from around the world, offering a memorable and culturally rich experience for all those on board.

 

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