T5 (Istanbul Tram)

The T5 Eminönü–Alibeyköy tram line (Turkish: T5 Eminönü–Alibeyköy tramvay hattı) is a tram line following the coastline of the Golden Horn on the European side of Istanbul, Turkey.[1]

T5 Eminönü–Alibeyköy
Overview
StatusUnder construction
LocaleIstanbul
TerminiEminönü
Alibeyköy Otogar
Stations14
WebsiteT5
Service
TypeTram
SystemIstanbul Tram
Operator(s)Metro Istanbul
Rolling stock30
Daily ridership114,000
History
Planned opening2022 (for last section)
Opened1 January 2021 (2021-01-01)
First section (Cibali - Alibeyköy OtogarIn operation
Last section (Cibali - Eminönü)In project
Technical
Track length10.1 km (6.3 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge
ElectrificationThird rail
Route diagram
Eminönü
Küçükpazar
 Cibali
 Fener
 Balat
Ayvansaray
Feshane
Eyüpsultan Teleferik
 Eyüpsultan Devlet Hastanesi
Silahtarağa
Sakarya Mahallesi
 Alibeyköy Merkez
Alibeyköy Metro
Alibeyköy Otogar

Construction of the line began in 2016. The first section consisting of 12 stations between Cibali and Alibeyköy Otogar at a length of 8.8 km (5.5 mi) was officially opened on 1 January 2021.[2][3]

When completed, the line will be 10.1 km (6.3 mi) long with 14 stations each 60 m (200 ft) of length, and is expected to go into service in 2021.[4] 30 trains will carry up to 114,000 passengers a day. Its route mostly follows the western coastline of the Golden Horn,[5] and is built on the bank next to the existing street. In some places, it crosses the water on piles. The total travel time will be 35 minutes. Electrification is from power lines embedded in the ground between the tracks to avoid visual pollution, a difference from other tram lines in the city, which have traditional overhead wires suspended from roadside posts.[6]

Stations and connections

The 14 stations and their connections to other lines are as following:[6]

See also

References
  1. AGENCIES, DAILY SABAH WITH (2021-01-02). "Golden Horn tram partially opens, to serve Istanbulites free for 10 days". Daily Sabah. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
  2. "Eminönü-Alibeyköy Tramvay Hattı'nın ilk kısmı açıldı". NTV (in Turkish). Retrieved 1 January 2021.
  3. "Eminönü-Alibeyköy Tramvay Hattı'nın ilk bölümü açıldı". Anadolu News Agency (in Turkish). 1 January 2021. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
  4. Eminönü -Alibeyköy Tramvay hattı projesi hızla devam ediyor - Milliyet
  5. Uysal, Onur (2019-03-09). "Golden Horn tram (T5)". Rail Turkey En. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
  6. "Eminönü Alibeyköy tramvay hattının rayları yerleştiriliyor". Sabah (in Turkish). 28 January 2019. Retrieved 30 January 2019.
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