Is it safe to travel by train in Turkey?
TCDD are as safe as any other trains in Europe, perhaps even safer. Stolen wallets or luggage are unheard of. Even in the worst suburb trains, the crowd is not as aggressive as it could be on certain West European trains. Of course, one must not take unnecessary risks and stay on the watch, as any traveler should do. Derailments, some level crossing crashes and other accidents occur on TCDD metals, but due to the low speed of the trains, casualties are minimal. TCDD had not had a major accident for years. TCDD safety track record is as good as any other major operator in Europe. Safety is not a concern, except for earthquakes.
