Basmane-Aliağa Regional

The Basmane-Aliağa Regional (Turkish: Basmane-Aliağa Bölgesel) was a regional rail service from Basmane Terminal in İzmir to the port town of Aliağa. Service started in 1996, when the State Railways completed the branch line from Menemen to Aliağa. The train stopped at all local stops in northern İzmir and is the predecessor of the new Northern Line operated by İZBAN. Service was discontinued in July 2006.[1][2]

Basmane-Aliağa Regional
Overview
Service typeRegional rail
StatusDiscontinued
Localeİzmir Province
First service1996
Last service2006
SuccessorNorthern Line
Former operator(s)Turkish State Railways
Route
StartBasmane
Stops18
EndAliağa
Distance travelled53 km (32.93 mi)
Average journey time1h 30m
Service frequencyTwice daily
On-board services
Seating arrangementsCoach
Technical
Rolling stockMT5700
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in) standard gauge
Operating speed65 km/h (40 mph)
Track owner(s)Turkish State Railways

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