Türkiye’s famed #TouristicEasternExpress, often ranked among the world’s most scenic #railwayjourneys, has completed its 2025–2026 #winterseason after welcoming 10,166 passengers, the transport minister has announced. Since its debut in 2019, the Touristic Eastern Express has brought together people of all ages and nationalities with the unique nature and culture of Anatolia, Abdulkadir Uraloğlu said in a written statement. Designed specifically for sightseeing, the train runs along the legendary Ankara–Kars railway, connecting Türkiye’s capital Ankara with the eastern city of Kars. According to Uraloğlu, the final journey of the season was completed on March 3, traveling from Kars back to Ankara. The 2025–2026 winter season began on Dec. 22, with a total of 60 round-trip services 30 from Ankara to Kars and 30 in the reverse direction. Uraloğlu emphasized that the express has become a global magnet, serving as one of the most effective ways to showcase Türkiye’s treasures to the wor...