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  20.08.2019
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Journey in Istanbul throughout History: Moda Tram

Istanbul is a city which its settlement expanded throughout the history and this led to the transformation of the ways of transportation. Many different means of transport from palanquins to buckboards and from horsecars to trolleybuses were used for transportation back in the past and now we are using cars, metros, buses and minibuses for urban transportation. City’s infrastructure is rapidly developed by the time and transportation network of Istanbul is highly advanced at the moment. Through this process of transformation, some symbols of Istanbul preserved their existence such as the Historical Karakoy Tunnel, Heritage Tram at Istiklal Street and Moda Tram. These historical symbols transport domestic and foreign tourists that would like to have a nostalgic experience.

Moda Tram
Moda Tram was commissioned in November 10th of 2003 and is the longest heritage tram line of Istanbul. Moda Tram Line is 2, 6 km long and deployed with 1950-1957 model vehicles that carry 3 thousand people average in daily basis with 10 minutes headway. Moda Tram has 10 stations and these are; IDO, Iskele Camii, Carsi, Altiyol, Bahariye, Kilise, Moda Ilkokulu, Moda Caddesi, Muhurdar and Damga Sokak. This Heritage Tram line is mostly preferred by the residents of the neighbouring districts who are over 65 years old. Domestic and foreign tourists also use the Tram Line because of the historical schools, Baris Manco House Museum and Moda Dock on route of this historical line. Moda Tram Line serves from 06:55 to 21:00 during weekdays and from 08:30 to 21:00 in Saturdays and from 10:00 to 20:00 in Sundays.

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