Konya Metro
| Konya Metro | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Locale | Konya, Turkey |
| Transit type | Rapid transit |
| Number of lines | 1 (planned) |
| Number of stations | 22 (planned) |
| Technical | |
| System length | 21.1 km (13.1 mi) |
The Konya Metro is a proposed rapid transit system for the Turkish city of Konya.
Background[]
Plans for a metro system in Konya were first discussed in 2015, with a feasibility study completed the following year.[1]
In November 2019 the mayor of Konya announced that a consortium of China National Machinery and Taşyapı, will implement the €1.19bn project. The first line will be 21 km (13.0 mi) in length with 22 stations,[2] and is due to be completed by the end of 2023.[3]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Konya metro route confirmed". Railway Gazette. 27 April 2017. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
- ^ "Konya metro project gets green light". International Railway Journal. 15 November 2019. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
- ^ "Sino-Turkish consortium to build Konya metro". Railway Gazette. 14 November 2019. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
Categories:
- Standard gauge railways in Turkey
- Rapid transit in Turkey
- Rail transport in Turkey
- Underground rapid transit in Turkey
- Konya