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17th of September Express

17th of September Express
Overview
Service type Intercity rail
Status Operating
Locale Western Turkey
First service 1 September 2007
Current operator(s) TCDD Taşımacılık
Former operator(s) Turkish State Railways
Route
Start Basmane Terminal, İzmir
Stops 20
End Soma station, Soma
Distance travelled 158 km (98 mi)
Average journey time 3 hours, 33 minutes
Service frequency Daily, each way
On-board services
Class(es) Coach class
Seating arrangements 2+1
Technical
TVS2000
Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in)
Operating speed 90 km/h (56 mph)
Track owner(s) Turkish State Railways