Published September 01,2023
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Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, emphasised that the driverless metro car specifically designed for the Gebze OSB-Darıca Coast Line stands as a chief instance and a testomony to the nationwide expertise imaginative and prescient.
Uraloğlu participated within the “Delivery Ceremony of the First Domestic and National Driverless Metro Vehicle,” which came about on the manufacturing facility of Bozankaya AŞ.
During his deal with, Minister Uraloğlu underscored the ministry’s dedication to selling native manufacturing and nationwide identification in all their tasks. He emphasised that they envision the nation’s future by three key pillars: home manufacturing, superior expertise, and international recognition. Minister Uraloğlu acknowledged, “Our driverless metro vehicle, tailored for the Gebze OSB-Darıca Coast Line, exemplifies our national technology vision.”
He highlighted Bozankaya AŞ’s vital contributions to the event of the rail methods sector in Türkiye, saying:
“As the government, we have consistently supported our companies by prioritizing local and national production. We’ve bolstered domestic production in our projects through structural reforms and legal regulations, actively working to increase it. Companies like Bozankaya, which embrace innovation and are committed to continuous improvement, hold the potential to push the boundaries of our nation. I believe there’s no limit they cannot overcome.”
Minister Uraloğlu introduced that the manufacturing and manufacturing facility checks of the primary set of 28 automobiles, every comprising 4 models, have been efficiently accomplished. These 28 automobiles shall be produced in 7 units. He added: “We are excited and proud to take them out of the factory and deploy them in the field. Starting from October until the end of 2023, we plan to receive the remaining 6 sets in 2 installments. With a top speed of 80 kilometers per hour, a passenger capacity of 1476, and a length of 88 meters, these vehicles provide driverless service. They have been manufactured with a local content rate of approximately 70 percent, showcasing the technical expertise of our nation. Design, engineering, and project management were carried out entirely using domestic capabilities. Many components were produced domestically.”
Minister Uraloğlu famous that these metro automobiles incorporate quite a few improvements that improve passenger consolation and effectivity. They make the most of state-of-the-art expertise and services to cut back power consumption by environmentally pleasant design and supply a spacious inside with ergonomic passenger options. The automobiles have been geared up with bicycle and scooter mounts, in addition to charging models, to cater to evolving wants, and upkeep and operation processes have been simplified by low-maintenance, simply accessible tools selections.
He additionally highlighted the utilization of a signaling system developed domestically and nationally for the Kağıthane-Istanbul Airport Metro Line, achieved with the Ministry’s help in collaboration with ASELSAN. This marks a brand new period in metro development.
Furthermore, Minister Uraloğlu emphasised their efforts to make TÜRASAŞ the biggest rail system car producer within the Middle East. He acknowledged, “We manufacture essential and critical products such as new-generation locomotives, diesel and electric train sets and engines, passenger and freight wagons, and train control management systems at international standards.”
Regarding TEKNOFEST, Türkiye’s foremost aviation, area, and expertise competition, Uraloğlu described it as a celebration of expertise and innovation. He praised TEKNOFEST for showcasing concrete examples of the nationwide expertise motion, capturing the eye of the youth, and selling Türkiye’s emergence as a worldwide participant on the world stage.
Aytunç Günay, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Bozankaya, emphasised that their developed and exported merchandise cut back the nation’s reliance on overseas sources. He acknowledged their mission to serve the nation whereas representing it within the rail methods sector.
Following the opening speeches, Minister Uraloğlu toured the primary domestically produced and nationwide driverless metro car.
Source: www.anews.com.tr
