Istanbul

Turkey (Europe)

Date of opening [d.m.y]	16.09.2000
Network length	7.9 km (4.91 mi)
Number of stations	6
Number of lines	1
Stations per line	6.00
Avg. station distance*	1.32 km (0.82 mi)
Avg. line length	7.90 km (4.91 mi)
*with transfer stations counted once
World Metro List by J. Serradell, 1/2008.

System known as	Metro
Annual ridership	Unknown
Track orientation	Right
Air-conditioned trains	No
Walk-through trains	No
Rubber-tyred trains	No
Driverless lines	No
Platform screen doors	No
Metro Features List

Departure Procedure and Sounds

Pre-recorded female voice in Turkish.

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

Useful Links for Istanbul Metro

Search (Google) (will most likely bring up Istanbul Metro's official website)
System maps (Google Images)
City map (Google Maps) (might show metro stations when zoomed in)
Images (Google Images)
Search urbanrail.net
Wikipedia page
Istanbul city information (Wikipedia)

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