Nereye bu gece vakti?

Where to at this time of night

Güzel tren, garip tren?

Beautiful train, solitary train?

Düdüğün pek acı geldi,

Bitter was the sound of your whistle

Hatıra neler getiren.

Bringing so many things to mind.

Çokmudur mendil sallamam;

Why should I not wave my handkerchief

Her yolcu az çok aşinam,

All your pasengers are more or less close to me.

Haydi, yolun açık olsun;

Go, then, I wish you a safe journey,

Geçtiğin köprüler sağlam,

I wish you strong bridges and bright tunnels.

Tüneller aydınlık olsun.