M3 Bakirkoy-Kayasehir Metro Line

Stations

The 26.7 km long line serving between Bakırköy Sahil and Kayaşehir Merkez stations includes 19 stations, with the construction of the Yıldıztepe station ongoing in the 3rd phase. The line's depot area and workshop building are located in the Olympic Campus. The first phase of the line was inaugurated in 2013. In addition to the mainline operation, shuttle operation was conducted between İkitelli Sanayi and Olimpiyat stations, but this shuttle operation ended with the inclusion of Ziya Gökalp Mahallesi and Olimpiyat stations in the M9 operation. Extended to Çam and Sakura City Hospital and Kayaşehir Merkez in 2023, the line commenced service between Bakırköy Sahil and Kayaşehir Merkez with the completion of the southern extension in March 2024.

Service Opening Dates:

• 1st Phase Kirazlı-Başakşehir Metrokent Line: June 14, 2013
• Opening of Olimpiyat Station: November 22, 2013
• Opening of 2nd Phase Onurkent, Şehir Hastanesi, Toplu Konutlar, and Kayaşehir Merkez Stations: April 8, 2023
• Opening of the 3rd Phase: March 10, 2024

Operational Information:

• Line Length: 26.7 Km
• Number of Stations: 19
• Headway: 7 min. (during peak hours)

Station Structures:

The stations have platforms that are 180 meters long, allowing operations with 8-car trains. Mahmutbey Station is constructed with an additional 3rd track providing access to the vehicle yard. All stations on the line are built as tunnel/underground stations.

The workshop and depot area located within the Olympic Campus cover approximately 70,000 m², with a vehicle capacity of 120. The workshop building, housing maintenance units, consists of 10,000 m² of enclosed space.

System Safety and Security:

Various scenarios have been prepared for any possible adverse situations on the metro line, and solution plans have been developed by conducting simulations related to these scenarios. The system is continuously monitored and controlled through the cameras located at the stations, and the stations are supervised by uniformed security personnel.

In the system constructed with the latest technology, there is an interactive (self-adjusting according to the environment) fire safety system. All equipment used in the construction of the line is selected from materials that are highly heat-resistant and do not emit toxic gases. In case of a fire, a reliable smoke control and evacuation system, tested for all scenarios, is in place to safely evacuate passengers.

The signaling, switch, and vehicle systems of the line and depot area are fully automatic and can be operated manually if necessary.

Integration:

• At Ikitelli Sanayi Station, transfer to M9 Bahariye-Olimpiyat Line,
• At Mahmutbey Station, transfer to M7 Yildiz-Mahmutbey Line,
• At Kirazli Bagcilar Station, transfer to M1B Yenikapi-Kirazli Bagcilar Line,
• At Incirli Station, transfer to M1A Yenikapi-Ataturk Airport Line and Metrobus Line,
• At Ozgurluk Meydani Station, transfer to B1 Halkali-Gebze Marmaray Line and Bakirkoy High-Speed Train Station.

With the existing transfer points, access from Kayaşehir and Başakşehir regions to Ataköy Sahil, Mecidiyeköy and Suriçi areas has been facilitated.