The new metro line, which connects Gayrettepe and Istanbul Airport on the European side and can travel 8 stops in a very short time, opens today.
As you know, Istanbul’s new airport, which has come to the fore many times with its subways, is still new. metro transportation could not be provided because it was under construction. today, the clock at 14:30 Gayrettepe-Istanbul Airport line will be opened with the participation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
One of the factors that makes the opening of this metro important is that this metro has been put into service in Turkey so far. fastest subway to be. Let’s take a look at the details of the subway together.
8 stops, covered in just 24 minutes
The new metro line starting from Gayrettepe passes over the Mecidiyeköy-Mahmutbey line, which was put into use in 2019. The 37.5 kilometer metro line, which has a total of 9 stops, It takes only 24 minutes from start to finish.
According to the statements of Adil Karaismailoğlu, Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Istanbulites They will be able to reach Istanbul Airport in 45 minutes from Esenler and 35 minutes from Taksim.. The new metro line, which has the capacity to carry 800,000 passengers per day, It will open at 14:30 today.
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According to Karaismailoğlu’s statement, domestic signaling was used in the subway line in cooperation with Aselsan-Tübitak. In addition, the metro, which has a smart tunnel concept, has an artificial intelligence that can automatically perform the necessary actions in case of any fire.