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Istanbul modern tramways

Istanbul Tram
Istanbul Line Symbol T1.png Istanbul Line Symbol T4.png
Overview
Owner Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality
Transit type Tram
Number of lines 2 (T1 & T4)
Number of stations T1: 31
T4: 22
Daily ridership T1: 320,000
T4: 95,000
Operation
Began operation T1: 13 June 1992 (1992-06-13)
T4: 12 September 2007 (2007-09-12)
Operator(s) Metro Istanbul
Number of vehicles T1: 92 (55 Flexity Swift, 37 Citadis X-04)
T4: 78
Train length T1: 59 m (194 ft)
Technical
System length 33.8 km (21.0 mi) (total)
T1: 18.5 km (11.5 mi)
T4: 15.3 km (9.5 mi)
Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in) standard gauge
Electrification 750 V DC Overhead line
Top speed T1: 70 km/h (43 mph)