M8 (Istanbul Metro)

Line M8, officially referred to as the M8 Bostancı-Dudullu line, is a rapid transit line of the Istanbul Metro system, currently under construction in the Asian part of Istanbul, Turkey. The line will be 14.2-kilometre (8.8 mi) long with 13 stations, and is expected to go into service in 2021.[2]

M8 Bostancı–Dudullu
Overview
TypeRapid transit
SystemIstanbul Metro
StatusUnder construction
LocaleIstanbul, Turkey
TerminiBostancı
Depo
Stations13
Services1
Line numberM8
Operation
Openedby 2021 (2021)
OwnerIstanbul Metropolitan Municipality
Operator(s)Metro Istanbul A.Ş.
Depot(s)Dudullu
Technical
Line length14.2[1] km (8.8 mi)
Number of tracks2
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in) standard gauge
Electrification1,500 V DC Overhead line

Stations

References

  1. "İBB: İki yeni metro hattı geliyor". Haberturk (in Turkish). August 12, 2015. Retrieved 2016-03-23.
  2. "Metro çalışması sürüyor, trafik büyüyor" (in Turkish). Gazete Kadiköy. 2016-09-29. Retrieved 2017-01-12.


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