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Ä°ZBAN A.Åž.
İZBAN, previously known as Egeray, is a commuter rail system serving İzmir and its metropolitan area. Averaging a daily ridership of 185,000 passengers, it is the busiest commuter rail system in Turkey, slightly ahead of the Marmaray commuter line in Istanbul. İZBAN is a portmanteau of the words "İzmir" and "Banliyö" (''suburb'' in Turkish). Established in 2007 and began operations in 2010, İZBAN was formed to revive old commuter rail in İzmir. , İZBAN operates a long system, with 41 stations. İZBAN A.Ş., founded in 2006, operates the railway and is owned 50% by the Turkish State Railways and 50% by the İzmir Metropolitan Municipality. İZBAN is a part of the municipality's transportation master plan. Routes İZBAN currently has four routes; The Aliağa- Cumaovası, serving the central districts of the city and into Aliağa, The Menemen- Tepeköy, serving the central districts of the city, of Menderes and the southern town of Torbalı. Another line is the Tep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ulukent (Ä°ZBAN)
Ulukent is a railway station on the İzmir-Afyon railway, in Menemen, İzmir. Located along the State road D.550 (Turkey), D.550 highway, it is a station on the İZBAN commuter rail system. The station is within the Central line of the İZBAN network, with trains running north to Menemen railway station, Menemen and Aliağa railway station, Aliağa; and south to Alsancak railway station, Alsancak, Cumaovası railway station, Cumaovası and Tepeköy railway station, Tepeköy. History Ulukent station was originally opened on 10 October 1865, by the Smyrna Cassaba Railway, with the opening of their railway from Basmane railway station, Basmane to Manisa. In 1934, the Turkish State Railways bought the railway, as part of the government's nationalization program. A second-track was added to Ulukent in 1995, when TCDD extended its double-track section from Çiğli to Menemen to connect to the newly built Menemen-Aliağa railway. Ulukent remained as a stop on the line until 1999, when p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Istanbul
Istanbul is the List of largest cities and towns in Turkey, largest city in Turkey, constituting the country's economic, cultural, and historical heart. With Demographics of Istanbul, a population over , it is home to 18% of the Demographics of Turkey, population of Turkey. Istanbul is among the List of European cities by population within city limits, largest cities in Europe and List of cities proper by population, in the world by population. It is a city on two continents; about two-thirds of its population live in Europe and the rest in Asia. Istanbul straddles the Bosphorus—one of the world's busiest waterways—in northwestern Turkey, between the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea. Its area of is coterminous with Istanbul Province. Istanbul's climate is Mediterranean climate, Mediterranean. The city now known as Istanbul developed to become one of the most significant cities in history. Byzantium was founded on the Sarayburnu promontory by Greek colonisation, Greek col ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karşıyaka
Karşıyaka () is a municipality and district of İzmir Province, Turkey. Its area is 51 km2, and its population is 346,264 (2022). The district extends for twelve kilometres along the northern and eastern coastline of the tip of the Gulf of İzmir. Its centre is at a distance of to the north from the traditional centre of İzmir, which is Konak Square in Konak at the opposite coast. Karşıyaka's district area neighbours the district areas of Menemen to the north, Bornova to the east and Çiğli to the west. Besides being an active venue of commerce, culture and educational activities and tourism, Karşıyaka also has an urban culture centred on the sports club Karşıyaka SK, which commands a large and passionate fan base. Geology Late created formations around İzmir consist of sandstone, shale and limestone blocks some of which may be larger than several kilometers. Such formations which are generally observed on hills around the region, are the main reasons for res ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Menemen
Menemen () is a municipality and district of İzmir Province, Turkey. Its area is 573 km2, and its population is 200,904 (2022). The district extends on a fertile plain formed by the alluvial soil carried by the Gediz River. Adjacent districts are, from east to west; Aliağa and Foça to the north and Bornova, Karşıyaka and Çiğli to the south. Menemen district has a long coastline in the west and neighbors Manisa Province to the east. The town of Menemen is located at a distance of from İzmir center (Konak Square). Settlement across the district is loosely scattered along the Greater Metropolitan Area of İzmir in the south and consists of isolated villages along prairies in the north, which results in an average urbanization rate of only 42 per cent. The economy still relies on agriculture and stock breeding in large part, although the production and export of leather, ceramic and other earthenware products, as well as potentially of plastic products, based in two se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Selçuk
Selçuk is a municipality and district of İzmir Province, Turkey. Its area is 317 km2, and its population is 38,151 (2022). The town Selçuk is located northeast of the ancient city of Ephesus, that was once home to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Selçuk is one of the most visited tourist destinations within Turkey, known for its closeness to the ancient city of Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary, and Seljuk works of art. The 6th century Basilica of St. John the Apostle, which, some claim, is built on the site of the Apostle's tomb, is also inside the town. Procopius said that the basilica was a most sacred and honoured place in Ephesus. It was severely damaged in the invasion of Selçuk Turks in 1090. The place was excavated in 1927, and Pope Paul VI paid it a visit and prayed there. History Its previous Greek name, Agios Theologos (Άγιος Θεολόγος), referred to John the Theologian, because emperor Justinian I had erect ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Selçuk Railway Station
Selçuk railway station is a railway station in Selçuk, Turkey. The Turkish State Railways operates three regional train services from Ä°zmir to Söke, Nazilli and Denizli, all servicing Selçuk. The station was originally built in 1862 by the Ottoman Railway Company and taken over by the state railways in 1935. On September 8, 2017, the Ä°ZBAN Ä°ZBAN, previously known as Egeray, is a commuter rail system serving Ä°zmir and its metropolitan area. Averaging a daily ridership of 185,000 passengers, it is the busiest commuter rail system in Turkey, slightly ahead of the Marmaray commuter ... commuter rail system was extended from Tepeköy to Selçuk. As of September 8, 2017, Ä°ZBAN operates 14 trains between Tepeköy and Selçuk. Gallery Selcuk station.jpg, A southbound regional on track 1. Selcuk station 3.jpg, The station building. Selcuk station 2.jpg, Selçuk station before the Ä°ZBAN platform was built. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Selcuk station Railway stations in Ä ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Torbalı
Torbalı () is a municipality and district of Ä°zmir Province, Turkey. Its area is 577 km2, and its population is 207,840 (2022). An ancient Ionian city, Metropolis, is found in the district. It was famous for its wines and religious sites, and had three sanctuaries in marble dedicated to the Roman Emperor Augustus and his foster child Germanicus, in an ancient theatre which dominates the valley. Pieces of art found during the excavations are now exhibited in Ä°zmir and Ephesus museums. The town has the remains of an old port and a few holiday complexes, and is set attractively against a pine forest. Composition There are 60 neighbourhoods in Torbalı District: * 19 Mayıs * Ahmetli * Alpkent * Arslanlar * Atalan * Atatürk * Ayrancılar * Bahçelievler * Bozköy * Bülbüldere * Çakırbeyli * Çamlıca * Çapak * Çaybaşı * Cumhuriyet * DaÄŸkızılca * DaÄŸteke * Demirci * Dirmil * Düverlik * EÄŸerci * ErtuÄŸrul * Fevziçakmak * Gazi Mustafa Kemal * Göllüce * HelvacÄ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Menderes, Ä°zmir
Menderes is a municipality and district of İzmir Province, Turkey. Its area is 777 km2, and its population is 106,173 (2022). Overview Menderes district, which is notable for its satsumas, beautiful bays and historical riches, is from İzmir. The ruins of Kolophon, Klaros and Notion, which are along the Menderes-Selçuk road are next to each other and make up the important archeological sites of the province. The region around Gümüldür produces the world-famous tangerine breed of satsumas. Özdere is one of the important tourism resorts of the Aegean coast. Beads of various colors and shapes which are produced by the locals in Görece village are particularly of note. The area was called Cumaovası and was a township in the Konak (Centre) district before it became a district in 1988. Composition There are 44 neighbourhoods A neighbourhood (Commonwealth English) or neighborhood (American English) is a geographically localized community within a larger town, cit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tepeköy Railway Station
Tepeköy railway station is a railway station in Torbalı and is the southern terminus for Aliağa and Menemen outbound trains of the İZBAN. The station was originally opened on 14 November 1861 by the Oriental Railway Company. Between 2015 and 2016, Tepeköy was rebuilt and expanded from a one track station to three tracks to service commuter trains (İZBAN). A low-level side platform serves one track with 16 daily regional trains running between Basmane Terminal in İzmir and destinations southeast and a high-level island platform serves two tracks for İZBAN commuter trains to Aliağa, Menemen and Selçuk. Since 8 September 2017, Tepeköy serves as a transfer station between İZBAN trains from Aliağa, Menemen and from Selçuk Selçuk is a municipality and district of İzmir Province, Turkey. Its area is 317 km2, and its population is 38,151 (2022). The town Selçuk is located northeast of the ancient city of Ephesus, that was once home to the Temple of Artemis, o . ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Menemen Railway Station
Menemen railway station () is a railway station at Menemen in İzmir Province, Turkey. The station is served by the Turkish State Railways, the national rail carrier of Turkey. The station is serviced by six trains daily. Northbound TCDD trains go to either Bandırma, Ankara, Afyon or Uşak and southbound TCDD trains all go to Basmane Terminal in İzmir. North of the station, the double track branch line to Aliağa splits from the main line. The original station was built in 1866 by the Smyrna Cassaba Railway. Menemen station also serves the İZBAN trains. There is a transfer from ESHOT buses. History The station was opened in 1866, by the Smyrna Cassaba Railway (SCP). A passenger train from Basmane Terminal in İzmir served the station to Bandırma and Uşak, then Afyon. The Republic of Turkey was formed in 1923 and the Turkish State Railways (TCDD) were formed in 1927 to nationalize Turkey's railways. SCP was absorbed by TCDD on June 1, 1934. TCDD rebuilt the station a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AliaÄŸa
Aliağa () is a municipality and district of İzmir Province, Turkey. Its area is 379 km2, and its population is 104,828 (2022). The town is situated at about north of İzmir. Aliağa has a large port, mainly for oil and bulk cargo. Its economic activity is based on tourism, shipbreaking, and an oil refinery. Overview and history Aliağa lies in the heart of ancient Aeolia. The town was named after a member of the influential Karaosmanoğulları ayan family, Karaosmanoğlu Ali Ağa, who owned an estate here. Before the Greco-Turkish War (1919–1922) the population of the town was mainly Greek. It was a township in Menemen district in 1937 and became a municipality in 1952. It finally separated from Menemen and became a district on 21 January 1982. The remains of the ancient city of Myrina are within the boundaries of the district, located at about fifteen km north of Aliağa centre. Another ancient site is the yet unexplored Gryneion, near Şakran township on th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cumaovası Railway Station
The Cumaovası railway station () is a railway station in Turkey. The station is from the town of Menderes. The Turkish State Railways serve the station with regional trains to Basmane station in Ä°zmir and ÖdemiÅŸ, Tire, Aydın, Nazilli and Söke Söke is a municipality and district of Aydın Province, Turkey. Its area is 1,064 km2, and its population is 123,301 (2022). It is the largest district of Aydın Province by area. Söke is 54 km (34 miles) south-west of the city of AydÄ ... in the south. Cumaovası station also serves the Ä°ZBAN trains. There is a transfer from ESHOT buses. Cumaovası Yard is a small rail yard located next to the station and is one of Ä°ZBAN's two main depots along with the ÇiÄŸli Maintenance Facility. Connections ESHOT operates regional bus service, accessible from the station. * References {{DEFAULTSORT:Cumaovasi railway station Railway stations in Ä°zmir Province Railway stations in Turkey opened in 1860 Menderes Distr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
