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Istanbul

Turkey


Date of opening16 Sep 2000
Network length157.7 km (98.01 mi)
Stations126 (118*)
Lines9        Line history cityrailtransit.com
Stations per line14.00
Avg. station distance1,348 m (0.84 mi)
Avg. line length17.52 km (10.89 mi)
*with transfer stations counted once
Numerical data by J. Serradell, 8 Jan 2023
Wikipedia. Hafif Metro not included (25.8 km, 24 stations, 2 lines)
System typeMetro
Daily ridership (by J. Kennes)214,000 (as of 2011)
Daily ridership per km (per mi)1,360 (842)
Fare (10 km/10 stops; by UBS)0.63 EUR (as of 2009); gates, token
TracksRight side, gauge: 1435 mm
Power supplyOverhead wire, third rail (Line M2), 750 V
Air-conditioned trainsSome lines
Walk-through trainsSome lines
Rubber-tyred trains
Driverless linesLine M5 (since 2017)
Platform screen doorsLine M5 and Seyrantepe station on line M2
World Metro Database




Official map
Source: jpg, © 2014 istanbul-ulasim.com.tr


To-scale map
Source: cityrailtransit.com

Disclaimer: Maps are copyrighted. The previews on this page are for informational purposes only. Please respect copyright and always refer to original maps.

Transit mapsSystem map images
openbusmap.org/öpnvkarte.de
openptmap.org
citylines.co - line history and mapping project
tracker.geops.ch - moving trains
maps.google.com
images.google.com





Archaeology

Once known as Constantinople, Istanbul has many layers of cultural history below. Four archaeological sites lie in the path of the subway line currently under construction. Tunnels between the stations will be 30 m deep to run below the historical ruins, but shafts for escalators and concourses will penetrate the archaeological layer. A shipwreck has been discovered at Yenikapi, which was a harbor during Byzantine times. The pieces of the boat, which dates to either the 11th or 13th century, are being moved and eventually will be displayed as an exhibit in the station [17].

Exhibits in stations:
  • Yenikapi station (under construction): Display of a Byzantine shipwreck found during construction.




Other Rail Transport in Istanbul

Tünel





Relationships with Other Metros

Spanish CAF family
Members: Algiers, Barcelona, Bilbao, Brussels, Delhi, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Madrid, Medellin, Mexico City, Palma de Mallorca, Rome, Santiago, Sao Paulo, Washington,
Characteristics: Similar trains from the same manufacturer.
Istanbul-Caracas family
Members: Caracas, Istanbul,
Characteristics: Using similar trains.



24-Hour Services

Friday, Saturday night: Metro.





Departure Procedure and Sounds

When the doors close, there is a "ding-dang" noise. Pre-recorded female voice in Turkish announces the next station.



Metro train departing.

Duration: 0:39  HD

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Handpicked Resources

istanbul-ulasim.com.tr Official website




Generic Links for Istanbul Metro

Wikipedia entry at wikipedia.org
Urbanrail.net entry at urbanrail.net
Metro Report search at railwaygazette.com
Discussion at skyscrapercity.com
System photos at Google Images
City information at wikipedia.org









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