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| Istanbul LRT |
| Locale |
Istanbul |
| Transit type |
light rail transit |
| Began operation |
1989 |
| System length |
32 km (19.9 mi) |
| Number of lines |
2 |
| Number of stations |
36 |
The Istanbul LRT is a light rail transit system consisting of 2 lines. The first line began service in September 3, 1989 between Aksaray and Kartaltepe. The line was further developed step by step and reached Atatürk Airport on December 20, 2002. The other line was opened in 2007 between Edirnekapi and Mescid-i Selam. There are 36 stations, including 12 underground and 3 viaduct stations, on the lines of 32 km length. The lines are totally segregated from other traffic without level crossings and runs underground for 10.2 km. 102 car sets transport 280,000 passengers a day. The investment cost US$ 700 million.
(Hafif raylı sistem stations are: Havalimanı (Atatürk International Airport), Dünya Ticaret Merkezi, Yenibosna, Ataköy, Bahçelievler, Bakırköy, Zeytinburnu, Merter, Davutpaşa, Terazidere, Otogar/Esenler, Kartaltepe, Sağmalcılar, Bayrampaşa, Ulubatlı, Emniyet, Aksaray, Şehitlik - Demirkapı - Topçular - Rami - Uluyol/Bereç - Sağmalcılar - Bosna/Çukurçeşme - Ali Fuat Başgil - Taşköprü - Karadeniz - Metris - Cumhuriyet Mah. - 50.Yıl/Baştabya - Hacı Şükrü - Yeni Mah. - Sultançiftliği - Cebeci - Mescid-i Selam )
