Ankara-Sincan High-Speed Line

Construction of the Ankara-Sincan line, Turkey

Construction works of a new line on the north side alongside the existing line between Ankara and Sincan (Turkey). 
The works were carried out between April 2011 and January 2013 on behalf of TCDD (Turkish Railways) with the aim of adapting the line to High Speed (160 km/h).

Railway track

Construction project of a new line including works on the infrastructure (excavations, bridges, underpasses, drainage) and on the superstructure (track construction, supply and laying of 59,945 cubic meters of ballast, laying of 24 switches). The intervention also included electrification works.

Electric Traction

Electrification works for a new 1x25 kV line, comprising:

• excavation and casting of foundation blocks for approximately 700 supports;
• subsequent installation and fitting of the supports;
• installation of the contact line, consisting of a 107 mm² conductor and a 120 mm² carrying cable.