DESCRIPTION Izmir Metro opened in 2000 running south west-north east; the track combines underground, elevated and ground level sections.
The system has been costantly extended (in 2012, 2014 and 2016) while further extensions are considered. Metro will interchange with a future tram line (currently under construction) at Fahrettin Altay and Halkapinar stops).
(last modified February 19, 2017 )
HISTORYdate | section name | line | | 25-08-2000 | Ucyol-Bornova | -- | 30-03-2012 | Bornova - Evka 3 | -- | 29-12-2012 | Uçyol-Hatay | -- | 25-03-2014 | Hatay-Goztepe | -- | 27-07-2014 | Goztepe-Fahrettin Altay | -- |
(last modified February 19, 2017 )
| TECHNICAL DATA Single line length (Km) --
Single line stops --
Single line avg. distance (km) --
Total track length (km) 20
Total network stops 17
Avg. stop net distance (km) 1.25
Type steel wheels
Current/Voltage 750 V DC from third rail
Guide/gauge standard gauge rails (1435 mm)
Vehicles builder BOMBARDIER
Model Flexity Swift
Operator IZMIR METROSU A.S.
| (last modified February 19, 2017 ) |