Fahrettin Altay—Evka 3 Line
The Fahrettin Altay—Evka 3 Line, unofficially referred to as M1, is a 20.1 km long route of the Izmir Metro. It is the only operating line of the İzmir Metro system, although the construction of two new lines is expected to begin in 2018.[1] The line originally opened on 22 May 2000 and operated between Bornova and Üçyol. Between 2012 and 2014 the line was gradually expanded to its current route. The Fahrettin Altay—Evka 3 Line is the fourth rapid transit line to open in Turkey, after the M1 (1989) in Istanbul and Ankaray (1996) and the M1 (1997) in Ankara.
| Fahrettin Altay—Evka 3 Line | |
|---|---|
 A westbound train after departing Bölge station. | |
| Overview | |
| Native name | Fahrettin Altay—Evka 3 Hattı |
| Type | Rapid transit |
| System | İzmir Metro |
| Status | Operating |
| Locale | İzmir, Turkey |
| Termini | Fahrettin Altay, Balçova (West) Evka 3, Bornova (East) |
| Stations | 17 |
| Services |
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| Daily ridership | 287,671 |
| Line number | 1 |
| Operation | |
| Commenced | 1995 |
| Opened | 22 May 2000 |
| Completed | 1999 |
| Depot(s) | Halkapınar depot |
| Rolling stock |
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| Technical | |
| Number of tracks | Double track, drives on the right |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
| Loading gauge | UIC |
| Minimum radius | 125 metres (410 ft) |
| Electrification | 750V DC third rail, bottom contact |
| Operating speed | 80 km/h (50 mph) |
Stations
View of Stadyum Station from outside
View of Bölge Station from inside
| Station | Opening | Structure Construction | Structure Platform | Tracks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fahrettin Altay | 26 July 2014 | Cut-and-Cover Tunnel | 2 Side Platforms | 2 |
| Poligon | 26 July 2014 | Cut-and-Cover Tunnel | 2 Side Platforms | 2 |
| Göztepe | 25 March 2014 | Deep Tunnel | 2 Side Platforms | 2 |
| Hatay | 29 December 2012 | Cut-and-Cover Tunnel | 2 Side Platforms | 2 |
| İzmirspor | 29 December 2012 | Cut-and-Cover Tunnel | 2 Side Platforms | 2 |
| Üçyol | 22 May 2000 | Deep Tunnel | 2 Side Platforms | 2 |
| Konak | 22 May 2000 | Cut-and-Cover Tunnel | 1 Island Platform | 2 |
| Çankaya | 22 May 2000 | Cut-and-Cover Tunnel | 1 Island Platform | 2 |
| Basmane | 22 May 2000 | Cut-and-Cover Tunnel | 1 Island Platform | 2 |
| Hilal | 22 May 2000 | Viaduct | 2 Side Platforms | 2 |
| Halkapınar | 22 May 2000 | Grade | 2 Island Platforms | 3 |
| Stadyum | 22 May 2000 | Viaduct | 2 Side Platforms | 2 |
| Sanayi | 22 May 2000 | Grade | 1 Island Platform | 2 |
| Bölge | 22 May 2000 | Grade | 1 Island Platform | 2 |
| Bornova | 22 May 2000 | Splitting Tunnel | 1 Island Platform | 2 |
| Ege Üniversitesi | 30 March 2012 | Cut-and-Cover Tunnel | 2 Side Platforms | 2 |
| Evka 3 | 30 March 2012 | Cut-and-Cover Tunnel | 2 Side Platforms | 2 |
Connections
At Basmane station, there are connections available to Turkish State Railways.
References
- "Izmir Metro" (PDF). 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 July 2010. Retrieved 12 June 2010.
See also
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