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Intercity train operations resumed in Turkey after 2 months Intercity train operations resumed in Turkey after 2 months
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Turkey resumed intercity train service on a limited basis on Thursday as the government eases restrictions imposed to curb the coronavirus. Turkey resumed intercity train services on a limited basis on Thursday, as the government eased restrictions imposed to curb the coronavirus.
Service restarted following a two-month suspension with a high-speed train departing the capital, Ankara, for Istanbul at 7am (0400 GMT). Trains will make 16 trips daily, connecting the cities of Ankara, Istanbul, Konya and Eskisehir. Service restarted following a two-month suspension with a high-speed train departing the capital, Ankara, for Istanbul at 7am local time (04:00 GMT). Trains will make 16 trips daily, connecting the cities of Ankara, Istanbul, Konya and Eskisehir.
The trains are operating at half-capacity. Passengers will be permitted on board only with a government-issued code certifying they are not being monitored for a suspected Covid-19 infection. The trains are operating at half capacity. Passengers will be permitted on board only with a government-issued code certifying they are not being monitored for a suspected Covid-19 infection.
The country reported a total of nearly 160,000 confirmed virus cases as of Thursday, including 4,431 deaths, AP reports. Nearly 123,000 people have recovered.The country reported a total of nearly 160,000 confirmed virus cases as of Thursday, including 4,431 deaths, AP reports. Nearly 123,000 people have recovered.