M2 (Istanbul Metro)
Istanbul Metro line
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The M2, officially referred to as the M2 Yenikapı–Hacıosman metro line (Turkish: M2 Yenikapı–Hacıosman metro hattı), is a rapid transit line of the Istanbul Metro and the first heavy metro of Istanbul and Turkey. It is colored light green on the maps and route signs. The M2 operates between Hacıosman in southern Sarıyer to Yenikapı in south-central Fatih on the historic peninsula of Istanbul. Shuttle trains run from Sanayi Mahallesi to Seyrantepe to Rams Park. The M2 line has 16 stations, all but one underground, and a total length of 23.49 kilometers (14.60 mi).[1] A daily ridership of about 500,000 makes it the busiest line of the Istanbul Metro system.[1][3]
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Yenikapı - Hacıosman
Seyrantepe - Sanayi Mah. (Branch)
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| Status | Operational Yenikapı - Hacıosman Seyrantepe - Sanayi Mah. (Branch) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Owner | Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Locale | Istanbul, Turkey | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Stations | 16[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Service | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Type | Rapid transit | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| System | Istanbul Metro | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Services | 1 (Branch to Seyrantepe) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Route number | M2, M2 Shuttle | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operator | Metro Istanbul A.Ş. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depot | Seyrantepe[2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rolling stock | 160 Hyundai Rotem[1] 20 Alstom[1] 8 carriages per trainset (weekdays) 4 carriages per trainset (weekend) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Daily ridership | 500,000[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| History | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Opened | 16 September 2000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last extension | 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Technical | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line length | 23.49 km (14.60 mi) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of tracks | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Electrification | 750 V DC Third rail | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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History
Construction for a north–south metro line started on 19 August 1992 when the groundbreaking of the M2 took place. The original route was a wholly underground 7 km (4.3 mi) line between Taksim and 4. Levent. Construction of the tunnels took place in three separate areas; Taksim, Şişli and 4. Levent. These tunnels were connected to each other on 8 July 1994 and were completed on 30 April 1995. The line was completed in early 11 January 1999 and the first rolling stock were lowered into the tunnels. On 25 March 1999 the first test runs began and the line entered service on 16 September 2000 between Taksim and Levent. "4. Levent" was opened one month later on 24 October 2000.
On 15 October 2021, it was announced that İBB's free Wi-Fi service had started on rolling stock serving on the line.[4] In addition, 384 USB charging ports were installed in 192 trains serving on the line.[5]
Timeline
The following are events in the timeline of the M2 service:[1]
- 19 August 1992: Construction of the M2 begins.
- 12 June 1994: Taksim - Şişli part is completed.
- 8 July 1994: Şişli - 4.Levent part is completed.
- 30 April 1995: The two tunnels are connected.
- 11 January 1999: The first trainsets are used for test runs.
- 16 September 2000: Taksim - 4.Levent portion is opened.
- 31 January 2009: Taksim - Şişhane and 4.Levent - Atatürk Oto Sanayi extensions are opened.
- 2 September 2010: A northern extension to Darüşşafaka is opened.
- 11 November 2010: The branch to Seyrantepe is opened.
- 29 April 2011: The northern extension to Hacıosman is opened.
- 15 February 2014: With the completion of the Golden Horn Metro Bridge, M2 line is fully in service from Yenikapı to Hacıosman.[6]
Route
The M2 starts at Hacıosman in southwestern Sarıyer. From there it travels under Büyükdere Avenue, a major north–south road in the city, through İstanbul's two major financial districts; Maslak and Levent. The line then heads slightly west just south of Levent through Şişli to historical Taksim Square. From there M2 heads through western Beyoğlu to Şişhane. It crosses the Golden Horn towards the Old City and terminates in Yenikapı, a transport hub connecting with M1 line and Marmaray.[6]
Stations
M2 Line
| No | Station | District | Transfer | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sefaköy | Küçükçekmece |  (planned)・ İETT Bus: 73B, 73F, 73H, 76, 76B, 76C, 76D, 76Y, 79Y, 89, 89A, 89B, 89K, 89S, 98, 98AB, 98S, 98TB, 146, AVR1A, HT20, KÇ2 |
Underground | |
| 2 | Çobançeşme | Bahçelievler |  İETT Bus: 31, 31E, 31K, 36AY, 73Y, 76V, 78B, 79F, 79FY, 79G, 79K, 79Ş, 82, 82S, 89M, 89YB, 98B, 98H, 98MB, 98T, E-57, HT10, HT11 |
Kuyumcukent・Turkish Exporters Assembly・Bahçelievler Municipality Additional Service Building・IMM Solid Waste Facilities・IMM Road Maintenance 2nd Regional Office | |
| 3 | Zafer | İETT Bus: | |||
| 4 | Siyavuşpaşa | İETT Bus: | |||
| 5 | Adnan Kahveci | İETT Bus: | |||
| 6 | İncirli | Bakırköy |  ・ ・・İncirli–Söğütlüçeşme Metro ProjectİETT Bus: 31, 31E, 50B, 71T, 72T, 73, 73F, 76D, 78ZB, 79G, 79Ş, 82, 89, 89A, 89B, 89K, 89M, 89S, 92, 94, 94A, 94Y, 97, 97A, 97BT, 97E, 97KZ, 97T, H-9, HT13, MK97 |
Bakirkoy Palace of Justice | |
| 7 | Osmaniye | İETT Bus: 94 | |||
| 8 | Zeytinburnu Adliye | Zeytinburnu | İETT Bus: 93, 93C, 93M, 93T | Zeytinburnu Square | |
| 9 | Silivrikapı | Fatih | İETT Bus: 48A, 50K, 85C, 93, 93C, 93M, 93T | ||
| 10 | Kocamustafapaşa | İETT Bus: 35, 35A, 35C, 35D | Istanbul University - Cerrahpaşa | ||
| ↑↑Planned to Open After 2030 ↑↑ | |||||
| 11 | Yenikapı | Fatih |  ・ ・ ・ (Yenikapı Terminal)İETT Bus: 30D, 31, 31Y, 50Y, 70FY, 70KY, 72YT, 76A, 77, 88A, 146T, 336Y |
Underground |  Aksaray Tram Station 750m Walking |
| 12 | Vezneciler | (Laleli–Istanbul University station) İETT Bus: 36A, 36V, 37Y, 38B, 50V, 77A, 86V |
Istanbul University Laleli & Vezneciler Campus・Şehzadebaşı Mosque・Süleymaniye Mosque | ||
| 13 | Haliç | - |  (Küçükpazar station)İETT Bus: 26, 26A, 28, 28T, 30D, 31E, 32, 33, 33B, 33E, 33ES, 33TE, 33Y, 35, 36KE, 38E, 46Ç, 50E, 50P, 54E, 54TE, 66, 70D, 70FE, 70KE, 74, 74A, 77Ç, 78, 78H, 79E, 79GE, 82, 90, 92, 92C, 93, 97A, 97GE, 99A, 146B, 336, 336E, EM1, EM2 |
Bridge | Haliç Metro Bridge・Atatürk Bridge・Sokullu Mehmet Paşa Mosque |
| 14 | Şişhane | Beyoğlu |  (Beyoğlu station)・ (Tünel station)İETT Bus: 32T, 35C, 36T, 46Ç, 46T, 50E, 50G, 50N, 54E, 54HT, 54TE, 55G, 55T, 66, 70FE, 70FY, 70KY, 71T, 72T, 72YT, 73, 73F, 74, 74A, 76D, 77, 77A, 77Ç, 79T, 80T, 85T, 87, 89C, 89T, 92T, 93T, 97BT, 97T, 145T, E-56, E-59, EM1, EM2 |
Underground | İstiklal Avenue・Zemin İstanbul・Galata Tower・Kasımpaşa |
| 15 | Taksim |  ・İETT Bus: 25G, 32T, 35C, 36T, 37T, 40, 40T, 46Ç, 46T, 48N, 48T, 50G, 50N, 50T, 54Ç, 54E, 54HT, 54K, 54ÖR, 54P, 54T, 54TE, 55ET, 55G, 55T, 66, 69A, 70FE, 70FY, 70KE, 70KY, 71T, 72T, 72YT, 73, 73F, 74, 74A, 76D, 79T, 80T, 85T, 87, 89C, 89T, 92T, 93T, 97BT, 97T, 129T, 145T, 256, 559C, DT1, DT2, E-56, E-59 |
Taksim Square・Taksim Mosque・Taksim Gezi Park・Atatürk Culturel Center・İstiklal Avenue・About 1 km from  Taşkışla station. | ||
| 16 | Osmanbey | Şişli | İETT Bus: 25G, 30A, 30M, 46Ç, 46T, 48N, 54Ç, 54E, 54K, 54ÖR, 54P, 54T, 66, 70D, 70FE, 70FY, 70KE, 70KY, 74, 74A, 256, DT1, DT2 | Pangaltı・Nişantaşı | |
| 17 | Şişli - Mecidiyeköy |  ・İETT Bus: 25G, 27T, 29Ş, 30A, 30M, 32M, 33M, 33TM, 36M, 41AT, 46Ç, 46KT, 46T, 48, 48F, 48H, 48N, 48S, 49G, 49GB, 50C, 50M, 50S, 54Ç, 54E, 54HŞ, 54K, 54ÖR, 54P, 54T, 55, 59A, 59B, 59CH, 59K, 59N, 59R, 59UÇ, 64Ç, 65G, 66, 74, 74A, 750, 77, 77A, 79KM, 79M, 92M, 92Ş, 93M, 97M, 121A, 121B, 121BS, 122C, 122D, 122Y, 141A, 141M, 146E, 146M, 251, 252, 522, 522B, 522ST, 622, DT1, DT2, E-58, H-2, HM3, HM4, K4 |
Cevahir AVM・Profilo AVM・Trump Towers・Şişli Mosque・Mecidiyeköy Square | ||
| 18 | Gayrettepe |  ・ (Zincirlikuyu station)İETT Bus: 25G, 27E, 27SE, 27T, 29, 29A, 29C, 29D, 29İ, 29P, 29Ş, 30A, 30M, 36L, 40B, 41AT, 41E, 42, 42M, 42Z, 43R, 49Z, 50Z, 58A, 58N, 58S, 58UL, 59A, 59B, 59CH, 59K, 59N, 59R, 59S, 59UÇ, 62, 62G, 63, 64Ç, 65G, 121A, 121B, 121BS, 122B, 122C, 122D, 122Y, 251, 252, 256, 522, 522B, 522ST, 599C, 622, DT1, DT2, U1, U2 |
Zincirlikuyu・Zorlu Center・Astoria AVM | ||
| 19 | Levent | Beşiktaş & Şişli |  İETT Bus: 25G, 27E, 27SE, 27T, 29, 29A, 29C, 29D, 29E, 29İ, 29P, 29Ş, 36L, 40B, 41AT, 41E, 42, 42M, 42Z, 49Z, 50Z, 62, 62G, 63, 64Ç, 65G, 121A, 121B, 121BS, 122B, 122C, 122D, 122Y, 522B, 522ST, 622 |
Metrocity・Kanyon・ÖzdilekPark・Gültepe・Levent Mosque・İş Kuleleri | |
| 20 | 4. Levent | Kâğıthane & Beşiktaş |  (planned)İETT Bus: 25G, 27E, 27SE, 27T, 29, 29A, 29B, 29C, 29D, 29E, 29GM, 29P, 29Ş, 36G, 36L, 36Z, 40B, 41, 41A, 41AT, 41E, 41SM, 42, 42M, 48L, 49Z, 50F, 50Z, 500L, 500T, 59RK, 59RS, 65A, E-3, EL2 |
Istanbul Sapphire・Yeni Levent・QNB Finansbank Cristal Tower | |
| 21 | Sanayi Mahallesi | M2 Shuttle Metro Line (free transfer) İETT Bus: 25G, 27E, 27SE, 27T, 29A, 29B, 29C, 29D, 29E, 29GM, 29P, 29Ş, 36G, 36L, 36Z, 40B, 41, 41A, 41AT, 41E, 41SM, 42, 42M, 48L, 49Z, 50F, 50Z, 59RK, 59RS, 62H, 65A, 500L, D2 |
It is possible to go to the Seyrantepe M2 branch line by changing the platform. | ||
| 22 | İTÜ–Ayazağa | Sarıyer |  İTÜ - İstinye Funicular Line (planned)İETT Bus: 25G, 29, 29A, 29B, 29C, 29D, 29E, 29GM, 29P, 29Ş, 40B, 41, 41C, 41N, 42, 42M, 47L, 50H, 59RK, 59RS, 62H, D2 |
Istanbul Technical University (İTÜ) Ayazağa Campus・Maslak | |
| 23 | Atatürk Oto Sanayi | İETT Bus: 25G, 29A, 29C, 29D, 29GM, 41, 42M, 47L, 50H, 59RK, 59RS, 62H, D2 | Formerly known as Vodafone Station under a sponsorship deal. | ||
| 24 | Darüşşafaka | İETT Bus: 25G, 29C, 29D, 29T, 41, 42M, 47L, 50H, 59RK, 59RS, 62H, D2 | Darüşşafaka・Atatürk Urban Forest (South entrance) | ||
| 25 | Hacıosman | İETT Bus: 150, 151, 152, 154, 25, 25A, 25S, 25S, 25Y, 29C, 29D. 29M2, 29M1, 42Z, 47L, 48D, 50H, 59HS, 59RH, 62H, H-8, HM1 | Atatürk Urban Forest (North entrance) | ||
| ↓↓ Planned to Open After 2030 ↓↓ | |||||
| 26 | Çayırbaşı | Sarıyer | İETT Bus: 25, 25A, 25C, 25E, 25G, 25S1, 25S2 25Y, 40, 40B, 41, 41C, 41SF, 42, 42HM, 42K, 42M, 42T, 42Z, 48D, 151, 152, 153, 154, HM1 | Underground | |
| 27 | Büyükdere | İETT Bus: 25, 25A, 25E, 25G, 25S2, 25Y, 40, 40B, 41, 41C, 41SF, 42K, 42KT, 59RS, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, HM1 | Büyükdere jetty | ||
| 28 | Sarıyer | İETT Bus: 25, 25A, 25E, 25G, 25S2, 25Y, 40, 40B, 41, 41C, 41SF, 42K, 42KT, 59RS, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154 | Sarıyer jetty | ||
M2 Branch Line
While it was planned to be only a warehouse and operation center in Seyrantepe during the initial construction, it was built as a station to serve both the region and Rams Park. Due to the limited track crossing area, trains can only run as shuttles to Sanayi Mahallesi. There are arrangements for direct train services between Seyrantepe and Yenikapı on match days.
| No | Station | District | Transfer | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanayi Mahallesi | Kağıthane |  (free transfer)İETT Bus: 25G, 27E, 27SE, 27T, 29A, 29B, 29C, 29D, 29E, 29GM, 29P, 29Ş, 36G, 36L, 36Z, 40B, 41, 41A, 41AT, 41E, 41SM, 42, 42M, 47F, 48L, 49Z, 50F, 50Z, 59RK, 59RS, 62H, 65A, 500L, D2 |
Underground | It is possible to go in the direction of Yenikapı and Hacıosman by changing platforms. |
| 2 | Seyrantepe |  (free transfer) (Seyrantepe station)İETT Bus: 27SE, 41SM, 41ST, 62H, 65A |
Rams Park・Police Housing | ||
| ↓↓ Planned to Open After 2030 ↓↓ | |||||
| 3 | Hamidiye | Kâğıthane | İETT Bus: 48H, 48T, 62G, 62H, TM2, TM3 | Underground | |
| 4 | Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | Eyüpsultan | (Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı station) İETT Bus: TM5, TM11, TM17 |
Viaduct | Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı (coach station)・5. Levent |
| 5 | Çırçır | İETT Bus: 50P, TM7 |
Underground | İBB Tevfik Aydeniz Sports Facilities | |
Rolling stock
The M2 line in İstanbul uses both Hyundai Rotem (from 2009 and 2018) and Alstom (this was what was used when the line was opened; though they largely got handed over to M6 when that line got opened, these trains still get used at night and during rush hours.) trains which operate with headways of 5 minutes on the line. The Alstom trains used on this line are derived in design from the S1 through S5 + S8 series used on the Caracas Metro in Venezuela, though they have differences in internal furniture.
Future extension
A future extension southwest of Yenikapı is planned, with five new stations at Kocamustafapaşa, Silivrikapı, Veliefendi, Zeytinburnu and Bakırköy. A northward extension from Hacıosman, with 3 new stations at Çayırbaşı, Büyükdere, and Sarıyer is also planned.[7]
Gallery
A trainset of Alstom cars at Taksim station
Levent station of the M2 and M6 line (old)
Interior of the trains
M2 train at Yenikapı station
A Caracas Metro S3 train, from which the design of the trains used on Istanbul's M2 and M6 lines is derived
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