Istanbul, a city synonymous with vibrancy and ongoing progress, is on the verge of experiencing the official unveiling of the Gayrettepe-Kağıthane metro line on Monday, January 29. 
The grand opening ceremony is slated to be graced by the presence of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, symbolizing the finalization of the missing link in the Gayrettepe-Istanbul Airport metro line.
In a recent statement, Minister Uraloğlu declared the successful completion of extensive efforts invested in the Istanbul Gayrettepe-Kağıthane line, marking a pivotal addition to the city's expanding public transportation network.
The recently finished Gayrettepe-Kağıthane metro stretches over a distance of 3.5 kilometers (2.18 miles), contributing to the overall extension of the Gayrettepe-Istanbul Airport metro line, now an impressive 37.5 kilometers.
Minister Uraloğlu highlighted that with the completion of this project, travel times will be significantly reduced across various routes: 30 minutes for Gayrettepe-Istanbul Airport, 38 minutes for Göktürk-Mahmutbey, 45 minutes for Tekstilkent-Istanbul Airport, 41 minutes for Taksim-Istanbul Airport, 26 minutes for Taksim-Göktürk, and 4. Levent-Istanbul.
Underscoring the engineering marvel of the Gayrettepe Station, which claims the title of the deepest station on the line at a depth of 72 meters (236.22 feet), Uraloğlu shared remarkable statistics related to its construction. The station boasts 66,577 cubic meters of concrete production, covering a closed area of 22,824 square meters. Complemented by 32 escalators and eight elevators, the station ensures accessibility and convenience for commuters.
Furthermore, Uraloğlu highlighted the broader impact of the new station, stating that it will enhance the integration of the airport metro line with the Metrobus and M2 Yenikapı-Hacıosman metro, thereby improving accessibility and connectivity for residents in Şişli, Beşiktaş, Kağıthane, Eyüp, and other districts.
Uraloğlu expressed pride in the Gayrettepe-Istanbul Airport metro line as a project of "bests" and "firsts," boasting distinctions such as being the longest metro tendered in one piece at 37.5 kilometers, utilizing 10 tunnel boring machines simultaneously, achieving world records in excavation speed, and deploying Turkey's fastest metro vehicles with speeds reaching 120 kph (74.57 mph). Additionally, the line introduces the inaugural use of a signaling system developed by TÜBITAK in collaboration with ASELSAN, showcasing the nation's commitment to innovation through local and national resources.
Reflecting on the inauguration of the 34-kilometer-long Kağıthane-Istanbul Airport section a year ago, Uraloğlu highlighted the line's success, transporting 5.15 million passengers and serving eight stations with 112 daily trips in the past year.
The Gayrettepe-Kağıthane metro line is poised to further enhance Istanbul's public transportation standards, providing efficient and swift travel options for its residents.
The grand opening ceremony is slated to be graced by the presence of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, symbolizing the finalization of the missing link in the Gayrettepe-Istanbul Airport metro line.
In a recent statement, Minister Uraloğlu declared the successful completion of extensive efforts invested in the Istanbul Gayrettepe-Kağıthane line, marking a pivotal addition to the city's expanding public transportation network.
The recently finished Gayrettepe-Kağıthane metro stretches over a distance of 3.5 kilometers (2.18 miles), contributing to the overall extension of the Gayrettepe-Istanbul Airport metro line, now an impressive 37.5 kilometers.
Minister Uraloğlu highlighted that with the completion of this project, travel times will be significantly reduced across various routes: 30 minutes for Gayrettepe-Istanbul Airport, 38 minutes for Göktürk-Mahmutbey, 45 minutes for Tekstilkent-Istanbul Airport, 41 minutes for Taksim-Istanbul Airport, 26 minutes for Taksim-Göktürk, and 4. Levent-Istanbul.
Underscoring the engineering marvel of the Gayrettepe Station, which claims the title of the deepest station on the line at a depth of 72 meters (236.22 feet), Uraloğlu shared remarkable statistics related to its construction. The station boasts 66,577 cubic meters of concrete production, covering a closed area of 22,824 square meters. Complemented by 32 escalators and eight elevators, the station ensures accessibility and convenience for commuters.
Furthermore, Uraloğlu highlighted the broader impact of the new station, stating that it will enhance the integration of the airport metro line with the Metrobus and M2 Yenikapı-Hacıosman metro, thereby improving accessibility and connectivity for residents in Şişli, Beşiktaş, Kağıthane, Eyüp, and other districts.
Uraloğlu expressed pride in the Gayrettepe-Istanbul Airport metro line as a project of "bests" and "firsts," boasting distinctions such as being the longest metro tendered in one piece at 37.5 kilometers, utilizing 10 tunnel boring machines simultaneously, achieving world records in excavation speed, and deploying Turkey's fastest metro vehicles with speeds reaching 120 kph (74.57 mph). Additionally, the line introduces the inaugural use of a signaling system developed by TÜBITAK in collaboration with ASELSAN, showcasing the nation's commitment to innovation through local and national resources.
Reflecting on the inauguration of the 34-kilometer-long Kağıthane-Istanbul Airport section a year ago, Uraloğlu highlighted the line's success, transporting 5.15 million passengers and serving eight stations with 112 daily trips in the past year.
The Gayrettepe-Kağıthane metro line is poised to further enhance Istanbul's public transportation standards, providing efficient and swift travel options for its residents.