M3 (İzmir Metro)
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| Menderes–Konak Line | |
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The northern terminus of the line, Konak. | |
| Overview | |
| Native name | Menderes–Konak Hattı |
| Status | Planned |
| Owner | İzmir Metropolitan Municipality |
| Line number | 3 |
| Locale | İzmir, Turkey |
| Termini | |
| Stations | 18 |
| Service | |
| Type | Rapid transit |
| System | İzmir Metro |
| Operator(s) | İzmir Metro A.Ş. |
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| Technical | |
| Line length | 22.3 km (13.9 mi) |
| Number of tracks | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
| Minimum radius | 160 metres (520 ft) |
| Electrification | 750V DC Third rail, bottom contact |
| Operating speed | 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Signalling | Unattended operation with CBTC |
The M3 line, also referred as Menderes–Konak Line (Turkish: Menderes–Konak Hattı) is a planned ATO rapid transit line in İzmir, Turkey. The line has a total length of 22.3 km (13.9 mi) and would begin at Konak and run south into Menderes.[1] When completed, the line will become the second driverless metro line in İzmir, after the M2 line.