The first section of the route, between Konya and Karaman, is an electrified, double track, higher-speed railway which hosts YHT high-speed train service. This long section of the railway allows for speeds up to , making it the fastest conventional railway in Turkey, excluding dedicated high-speed rail lines. Plans to upgrade the entire railway are underway with the second section between Karaman and Ulukışla under construction. These upgrades will include electrification, ECTS signalling, adding a second track and upgrading the right-of-way to allow for speeds up to . Plans for the third section of the project, between Ulukışla and Yenice, have been finalized and the tender has been awarded in August 2021.
