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"path": "/news/society/166073-turkey-high-speed-rail-istanbul-antalya-travel-time/",
"publishedAt": "2026-03-05T15:05:00.000Z",
"site": "https://english.pravda.ru",
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"textContent": "Long hours in crowded buses traveling along Turkey's sun-scorched highways remain a familiar reality for many tourists who try to combine a beach holiday in Antalya with the vibrant atmosphere of Istanbul. The smell of hot asphalt, endless rest stops and exhaustion after a 10-12 hour journey can overshadow even the brightest vacation memories.\nThat experience may soon change. Turkey plans to build a 714-kilometer high-speed railway linking Istanbul, Eskisehir and Antalya. Modern trains capable of speeds up to 200 km/h will reduce the journey between Istanbul and Antalya to approximately 4.5 hours.\nA Major Shift in Travel Logistics\n\nThe project represents more than a simple infrastructure upgrade. Once completed, the railway will reshape travel logistics across the country, making it far easier for tourists to combine destinations that previously required long road journeys.",
"title": "Turkey’s New High-Speed Railway To Connect Istanbul and Antalya in Just 4.5 Hours"
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