T5 (Istanbul Tram)

T5 Eminönü–Alibeyköy Coach Station
Overview
StatusOperational (Eminönü-Alibeyköy Coach Station)
LocaleIstanbul
Termini
Stations14
Website[1]
Service
TypeTram
SystemIstanbul Tram
Operator(s)Metro Istanbul
Depot(s)Alibeyköy Coach Station
Rolling stock30
Daily ridership114,000
History
Opened1 January 2021; 3 years ago (2021-01-01) (First section) 30 August 2023; 14 months ago (2023-08-30) (Last section)
(Eminönü - Alibeyköy Coach Station)Operational
Technical
Track length10.1 km (6.3 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
ElectrificationThird rail (Alstom APS)
Operating speed20–45 km/h (12–28 mph)
Route diagram

 Eminönü (Spice Bazaar) Line T1 Ferries in Istanbul
Küçükpazar Line M2
Cibali
Fener Ferries in Istanbul
Balat Ferries in Istanbul
Ayvansaray Ferries in Istanbul
Feshane Ferries in Istanbul
Eyüpsultan Cable Car Ferries in Istanbul
Eyüpsultan Public Hospital
Silahtarağa Mahallesi
Üniversite
Alibeyköy Merkez
Alibeyköy Metro Line M7
Alibeyköy Coach Station Line M2
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The T5 Eminönü–Alibeyköy Coach Station tram line (Turkish: T5 Eminönü–Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı tramvay hattı) is a tram line following the coastline of the Golden Horn on the European side of Istanbul, Turkey.[1]

Construction of the line began in 2016. The first section consisting of 12 stations between Cibali [tr] (tr) and Alibeyköy Coach Station at a length of 8.8 km (5.5 mi) was officially opened on 1 January 2021,[2][3] and extension to Eminönü was officially opened on 30 August 2023.

The line is 10.1 km (6.3 mi) long with 14 stations each 60 m (196 ft 10 in) of length.[4] 30 trains shall carry up to 114,000 passengers a day. Its route mostly follows the western coastline of the Golden Horn,[5] and is built on the bank next to the existing street. In some places, it crosses the water on piles. The total travel time was assumed to be 35 minutes.

The line uses Alstom's APS (a third rail embedded in the ground between the tracks) for electrification to avoid visual pollution, a difference from other tram lines in the city, which have traditional overhead wires suspended from roadside posts.[6]

  1. ^ AGENCIES, DAILY SABAH WITH (2021-01-02). "Golden Horn tram partially opens, to serve Istanbulites free for 10 days". Daily Sabah. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
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  5. ^ Uysal, Onur (2019-03-09). "Golden Horn tram (T5)". Rail Turkey En. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
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