T5 Eminonu-Alibeykoy Tram Line

Stations

The first stage of the line is in between Cibali and Alibeyköy and the line is commissioned on January 1, 2021. Küçükpazar and Eminönü stations will be commissioned on the second stage and then the line will be connected to the Historic Peninsula.

Construction of T5 Eminönü-Alibeyköy Tram Line began on November 9, 2016. The line is operated with the energy it gets from catenary free continuous traction power transmission system that is used for the first time in Turkey.

The system used in the operation is Continuous Ground Feeding Third Rail System, which is the most up-to-date technology in catenary-free tram operation. The third rail technology used in this system is revised to ensure the passage of heavy tonnage road vehicles at intersections conveniently and to provide easy maintenance. All switches in the line and warehouse area can be automatically controlled so the steering can be carried out from the control centre.

In this system, 11-meter rail segments placed between the carrier rails are used to provide energy to the vehicles. The antennas on these rails detect the vehicle and the rails are energised when the vehicle passes automatically. When there is no vehicle, the related rails remain in de-energised position.

System continuously feeds energy from the ground and provides a safe energy supply between the two carrier rails instead of feeding the tram vehicles with a catenary system. Energising is provided through collector shoes mounted under the vehicle. This system, which is extremely safe, allows safe pedestrian crossing in areas where there are no vehicles.

The line is designed in a way to not to harm the historical texture and not to damage any historical structure, since the line is located parallel to the route of the Historic Peninsula and the coastline. All the details are taken into consideration so the line does not damage or harm the historical texture, natural beauties, and trees, is compatible with full access with pedestrian and walking roads, and the line does not restrict fire brigade or any other emergency vehicles thanks to its structure which does not have catenary posts or lines. The system that is compatible with all weather conditions, environmentally friendly, built with energy-saving perception, eliminates the visual pollution, and protects historical texture and it will be used on T5 Eminönü-Alibeyköy Tram Line for the first time in Turkey under Metro Istanbul’s operation.

Commissioning Date

• Cibali - Alibeyköy: 01.01.2021
• Cibali-Eminönü Coach Station: 30.08.2023

Operational Information

• Line Length: 10.1 Km
• Number of Stations: 14
• Number of Vehicles: 30
• Journey Time: 32 Minutes in one direction
• Operating Hours: 06.00 - 00.00
• Daily Passenger Capacity: 51,300 (As of opening date)
• Number of Daily Trips: 180 Service / One Way (As of opening date)
• Journey Frequency: 5 Min. (In Peak Hour)

Station Structures

The stations at the entire line are suitable for the operation of low-floor tram vehicles and their entrances are built with ramps in technical conditions that are suitable for the access of people with disabilities.

Integration

• M7 Mecidiyeköy-Mahmutbey Metro Line at Alibeyköy Metro Station,
• TF2 Eyüp-Piyer Loti Cable Car Line at Eyüpsultan Cable Car Station.
• City Lines piers are available from Feshane, Ayvansaray, Balat, and Fener stations.
• M2 Yenikapı-Hacıosman Metro Line, from Küçükpazar station.
• From Eminönü Station, integration is available with the T1 Kabataş-Bağcılar Tram Line and City Lines piers.