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A first evaluation of the relationship between High Speed Rail (HSR) and the tourism sector in Turkey: The cases of
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4.3.2 Connectivity to HSR station

Due to its locations, Eskişehir is a railway hub, where both conventional trains (both passenger
and freight locomotives) and HSR lines serve. Eskisehir Train Station is located at the city centre
of Eskisehir, which is also combined with intercity bus service to Bursa, an upcoming HSR city
(see Figure 2 and Image 2). For in-city transportation, there are taxi services and bus services
close to station. Also, there is a tram stop 400 m walking distance.

Figure 3. Number of arrivals and stay overnights for different years

Image 2. Eskişehir train station a) outside view (showing the combined bus service stop), b) ticket offices c) railway platform

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