Rapid transit in Turkey refers to the extensive network of
urban rail systems serving major cities throughout the country. These systems play a crucial role in facilitating efficient and sustainable transportation, alleviating traffic congestion, and enhancing connectivity within urban areas. The rapid transit networks in
Turkey
Turkey, officially the Republic of Türkiye, is a country mainly located in Anatolia in West Asia, with a relatively small part called East Thrace in Southeast Europe. It borders the Black Sea to the north; Georgia (country), Georgia, Armen ...
consist primarily of metro, light rail, and tram systems, with ongoing expansions and developments aimed at meeting the growing transportation needs of its urban population.
History
The history of rapid transit in Turkey dates back to the late 20th century when the first metro systems were introduced in
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 ...
and
Ankara
Ankara is the capital city of Turkey and List of national capitals by area, the largest capital by area in the world. Located in the Central Anatolia Region, central part of Anatolia, the city has a population of 5,290,822 in its urban center ( ...
. The
Istanbul Metro
The Istanbul Metro () is a rapid transit railway network that serves the city of Istanbul, Turkey. Apart from the M11 line, which is operated by TCDD Taşımacılık, the system is operated by Metro Istanbul, a public enterprise controlled by th ...
, which opened its first line in 1989, marked the beginning of rapid transit development in Turkey. Over the years, various cities across the country have initiated their own rapid transit projects to address the increasing demand for efficient public transportation.
Current Systems
Under construction
See also
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Transportation in Turkey
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List of metro systems
This list of metro systems includes electrified rapid transit train systems worldwide. In some parts of the world, metro systems are referred to as subways, undergrounds, tubes, mass rapid transit (MRT), metrô or U-Bahn. 204 cities in 65 cou ...
References
System references
Ridership references
Under construction system references
External links
Urban rail systems in Turkey
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