Istanbul Tram

The Istanbul Tram (Turkish: İstanbul Tramvayı) is a modern tram system on the European side of Istanbul. The first section, the T1 opened in 1992, followed by the T2, which opened in 2006. In 2011, the T1 and T2 merged, with the line retaining the T1 name. The T4 and the T5 lines followed, opening in 2007 and 2021, respectively.

This article is about the modern tram network that has operated in Istanbul since 1992. For Istanbul's first-generation tram system that operated from 1871 until 1966, see Trams in Istanbul. For Istanbul's modern "heritage" tramlines, see Istanbul nostalgic tramways.

Istanbul Tram
Overview
OwnerIstanbul Metropolitan Municipality
Transit typeTram
Number of lines3 (T1, T4, & T5)
Number of stationsT1: 31
T4: 22
T5: 14
Daily ridershipT1: 320,000
T4: 95,000
WebsiteTram
Operation
Began operationT1: 13 June 1992 (1992-06-13)
T4: 12 September 2007 (2007-09-12)
T5: 4 January 2021 (2021-01-04)
Operator(s)Metro Istanbul
Number of vehiclesT1: 92
T4: 78
Train lengthT1: 59 m (194 ft)
Technical
System length44.7 km (27.8 mi) (total)
T1: 19.3 km (12.0 mi)
T4: 15.3 km (9.5 mi)
T5: 10.1 km (6.3 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Electrification750 V DC Overhead line
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