4. Levent (Istanbul Metro)

4. Levent
Istanbul Metro
Owned by Istanbul Metro
Line(s)
Platforms 1 island platform
Tracks 2
Construction
Structure type Underground
Disabled access Yes
History
Opened 16 September 2000[1]
Electrified Third rail

4. Levent is an underground rapid transit station on the M2 line of the Istanbul Metro. It is located in northern Levent under Büyükdere Avenue in Şişli. The station opened on 16 September 2000 and is one of the original six stations of the M2 line. Between 2000 and 2009 4. Levent was the northern terminus of the line and the tracks north of the station would serve as storage tracks for rolling stock. Connections to İETT bus service are available as İETT operates a large bus hub next to the station. The newly built Istanbul Sapphire is situated next to the station and is the tallest building in Turkey, standing at a height of 261 m (856 ft). 4. Levent has an island platform serviced by two tracks.

Layout

Southbound toward Yenikapı (Levent)
Island platform
Northbound toward Hacıosman (Sanayi)

References

  1. "M2 Yenikapı-Hacıosman". İstanbul Ulaşım A.Ș.
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