Metro Izmir scheme, photos, description

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Metro Izmir scheme, photos, description

The need for a subway in three million Turkish city of Izmir is long overdue. In 1990 he was presented with the first construction projects, and in 1995 work on the construction of the metro began in Izmir. Four years later, was put first and foremost, and in August 2000 a new kind of urban transport began its work.
The only branch of Izmir metro transports daily to 180 thousand passengers. Its length is almost 17 kilometers, and passengers can take advantage of 15 stations for transplants to other types of public transport. Every year in the metro Izmir down more than 60 million people. End stations on the route are "Göztepe S.K." and "Evka-3." By Metro Izmir passengers can get to the Aegean University and City Stadium.
The plans of the city authorities - the second stage of Metro Izmir, whose length is 80 kilometers. The route will begin from Aliaga district in the northern part of the metropolis to the south to the area of Menderes. Line 2 will connect the refinery and port, employing thousands of people in the city, with sleeping areas. Passengers can take advantage of a new branch of 32 stations and trains will cover the entire route in 86 minutes.
Tickets Metro Izmir

The fare on the subway Izmir held in vending machines at each station. All the station names are duplicated in English.