Abstract:

In this study, all railway works carried out during the Early Republican Period have been examined through the journal "Nafia İşleri Mecmuası" published between 1934 and 1949. In the journal, which was published monthly by the government of the period, detailed information about all railway-related projects was reported, allowing the public to be informed about the works conducted in the country and their specifics. This study aims to investigate the details of the railway policy pursued immediately after the establishment of the Republic, trace its steps, determine the benefits achieved in the country, and assess the success of this policy in reaching its objectives. The examination of the Nafia İşleri Journal was conducted using a quantitative method, involving reading the journal, extracting headings related to railways, categorizing content annually, creating tables, and interpreting the data. As a result of the study, all the details of railway works conducted during the Early Republic Period in terms of decision-making, implementation, and operational processes have been identified through the Nafia İşleri Journal. In addition to these technical details, the railway policy adopted by the government and the success of the policy pursued have also been observed.

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