Water leak in Istanbul metro tunnel: Services changed

Temporary adjustments have been made to services on the M7 Yıldız-Mahmutbey Metro Line in Istanbul due to repair work being carried out between the Mecidiyeköy and Çağlayan stations.

In a statement issued by Metro Istanbul, it was stated, "Due to an increase in the groundwater flow source in the switch area of the tunnel between the Mecidiyeköy-Çağlayan stations on the M7 Yıldız-Mahmutbey Metro Line, a need for repairs has arisen on a section of the rail line."

INVESTIGATION PROCESS INITIATED

The statement indicated that technical inspections and detailed assessment work have been initiated to ensure the line can be operated safely. It was noted that the permanent repair process will begin following the completion of these evaluations.

ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN IN EFFECT

A temporary transportation plan was also announced to prevent passenger inconvenience.

The statement included the following:

"Developments will be shared regularly via our social media accounts and website. During this period, services between Çağlayan and Mahmutbey will be operated with a transfer at the Nurtepe Station. Transportation between Nurtepe and Mecidiyeköy will be provided by free IETT shuttle services. Services between Yıldız and Mecidiyeköy continue to operate on their normal schedule. Until the work is completed, night metro services on our line will operate between the Çağlayan and Mahmutbey stations."

News Source: 12punto