Ankara: Trkiye is gearing up to unveil nine homegrown electric train sets and its first high-speed train next year as part of a strategic initiative to enhance railway indigenization efforts.

According to Anadolu Agency, the 2026 Presidential Annual Program outlines a comprehensive plan to design and produce rail system vehicles utilizing domestic means and resources, aiming to increase the ratio of domestically produced content in key components.

The program emphasizes research and development (R and D) to bolster domestic production capabilities. It includes the manufacturing of various rail system vehicles and sub-components, as well as maintenance and repair operations. Public procurement policies will support the domestic production of rail systems, while design and R and D activities will be actively encouraged.

Turkish railway vehicle manufacturer Turasas is at the forefront of this initiative, focusing on the domestic design and prototyping of homegrown vehicles to fulfill the needs of the railway sector. The prototype of Trkiye's first homegrown high-speed train, capable of reaching speeds of up to 225 kilometers per hour (140 miles per hour), is slated for completion next year.

In addition to the high-speed train, nine domestically produced electric train sets, reaching speeds of up to 160 kilometers per hour (99 miles per hour), are currently under development. Turasas will also supply approximately 30 national electric mainline locomotives. Design efforts for a Co-Co-type locomotive project and railway maintenance vehicle are set to conclude, with prototyping to follow.

The 2026 program places a priority on rail and sea transport to minimize environmental impact and costs, while ensuring energy efficiency in the transport and logistics sectors. The number of electric traction vehicles is expected to rise, contributing to the ongoing electrification of railways.

Turasas has already commenced the establishment of a northwestern electric high-speed train plant in the Sakarya province. The facility, spanning 15,000 square meters (about 161,460 square feet), is projected to have a production capacity of 12 high-speed train sets and is anticipated to contribute $83.1 million annually to the national economy.