Ankara-Izmir HSR to open by 2019, Turkey October 18, 2017 | Europe News The Government of Turkey has announced plans to commission the 624-km Ankara-Izmir high-speed rail (HSR) line by end-2019. The line will reduce the travel time between Ankara and Izmir from 14 hours t... This content is available to only subscribers. Username or E-mail Password Remember Me Forgot Password