5th Eurasia Rail - 2015 was held at the Istanbul Expo Center between the dates of 05th-07th of March, 2015 with the participation of The Ministry of Transport Maritime Affairs and Communications, Minister Mr.Lütfi Elvan, The Ministry of Transport Maritime Affairs and Communications, Deputy Undersecretary Mr.Mehmet Hamdi Yıldırım, International Union of Railways General Manager Mr.Jean-Pierre Loubinoux and Head of Operation of the EU Delegation to Turkey Mr.François Begeot.
Important developments in the railway sector, the latest technology and introduction of new products were presented to approximately 20,000 visitors with conferences and seminars at the Fair which has 21 680 m² installation area. The Fair that hosted 300 firms, 142 of which are foreign from 25 countries, is the world's 3rd largest rail fair.
The booth was opened by EU Investment Department of MoTMC in order to promote the Transport Operational Programme which is executed under Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance provided by EU. A great number of the participants visiting our booth were informed about the use of EU founds, our transport projects and EU grants.
After the opening of fair The Ministry of Transport Maritime Affairs and Communications, Minister Mr.Lütfi Elvan visited the booth and received current information about the Programme from the Head of Transport Operating Structure and the Director General for Foreign Relations and European Union Affairs, Mr.Bekir Gezer.