Eptisa is leading the supervision of the construction of the Çerkezköy – Kapıkule section, with a length of 152.9 km, double track, design speed of 200 km/h, electrification at 25 kV and ERTMS/ETCS Level 1 signaling system. This ambitious project, awarded by FIDIC as “Project of the Year 2021”, stands out for its focus on sustainability, biodiversity and excellence in contract management.
Scope of work supervised:
- Complete railway infrastructure and superstructure (tunnels, viaducts, bridges, level crossings, drainage)
- Stations (including Kapıkule, Babaeski and Lüleburgaz), track, signaling and electrification.
- Control systems (CTC), ATP, SCADA, telecommunications, and substations.
- Temporary installations and final dismantling
Services provided by Eptisa:
- Total supervision of work in compliance with technical and contractual standards.
- Contractor’s design review and approval
- Integral administration of the works contract
- Quality monitoring, safety and budget control
- Technical support until the final delivery of the project
Recognition:
FIDIC 2021 – Project of the Year Award for technical excellence, sustainable approach and exemplary use of the FIDIC contract in large-scale rail projects.
Impact:
Strategic project for intermodal transport and connectivity between Europe and Asia, modernizing Turkey’s railway infrastructure and strengthening its international logistics network.
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