ANKARA
A new tourist train line for those who want to explore the natural and cultural richness of the western Black Sea is soon to be in service in April.
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The project, spearheaded by the Western Black Sea Development Agency (BAKKA) and launched in 2017, covers a 484-kilometer route between Ankara-Çankırı-Karabük-Zonguldak and aims to showcase the region’s history, industrial heritage and natural beauty to visitors.
Starting in April, the Touristic Karaelmas Train will offer a comfortable travel experience to its passengers.
According to decisions made at a consultation meeting held on Feb. 20 at the Culture and Tourism Ministry, the Touristic Karaelmas Train will include three Pullman, a couchette wagon that can carry 230 people, and a dining wagon. The train will serve separate tourist groups in both directions.
The first service is scheduled to start on Apr. 12 and the stops and places to visit on the route will be determined by a…
