Sivas-Ankara High-Speed Train (HSR) Line, which is shown as one of Turkey’s most important investments in the field of transport, has achieved a great acceleration in the number of passengers since its commissioning in 2023. The fact that it significantly shortens the travelling time and offers a comfortable transportation stand out as the main reasons for the high demand of the citizens.
170 Billion TL Giant Investment and Ease of Access
It is stated that the current investment value of Sivas-Ankara HSR line, which has a total length of 405 kilometres, is approximately 170 billion TL. This giant project has greatly facilitated the transportation between Sivas and Ankara, significantly shortening the distance between the two cities and improving the quality of life of the people of the region.
Striking Increase in Passenger Numbers
The performance of the line since its inauguration in 2023 clearly demonstrates the confidence and interest of citizens in HSR service. The following data shows the remarkable increase in the number of passengers:
| Term | Number of Passengers Carried |
| 2023 Total | 570.000 passengers |
| total for 2024 | 667.000 passengers |
| first 10 Months of 2025 | 518.000 passengers |
the fact that the number of passengers carried in 2024 increased significantly compared to the previous year proves that the line is rapidly becoming an indispensable alternative in regional transport. the fact that 518 thousand passengers were reached in the first 10 months of 2025 signals that the passenger record may be broken again at the end of the year.
Sivas-Ankara HSR line is considered as an important success story in achieving the transport targets.
