Are subways open today? Are the Taksim and Şişhane metro stations operating on March 26? When will they open?
Following a decision by the Istanbul Governor's Office, certain metro stations in the city were closed until further notice. The Taksim and Şişhane stations on the M2 Yenikapı-Hacıosman Metro Line, as well as the F1 Taksim-Kabataş Funicular Line, had become inaccessible. As those wishing to use the metro today wonder about the status of Istanbul's metro lines, an announcement regarding the Şişhane and Taksim stations has been made by Metro Istanbul. So, have metro services resumed today? Are the Şişhane and Taksim stations open or closed?
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The question "Are the subways open and operating today?" continues to be one of the most important topics on the agenda. In line with the decision taken by the Istanbul Governor's Office, some metro stations were temporarily closed to service. When the Şişhane and Taksim stations would reopen was a matter of great curiosity. While citizens wishing to use the closed stops were searching for answers to the questions, "Are the Şişhane and Taksim subways working, are they open or closed?", a last-minute statement on the matter was issued by Metro Istanbul. Here is the statement from Metro Istanbul…
ARE THE SUBWAYS OPEN OR CLOSED TODAY?
In accordance with the decision taken by the Istanbul Governor's Office, the Taksim and Şişhane stations on the M2 Yenikapı-Hacıosman Metro Line and the F1 Taksim-Kabataş Funicular Line had been temporarily closed until further notice. Trains were continuing their journeys without stopping at these stations.
Metro Istanbul announced through its social media account that the closed stations have resumed service.
In the statement made by Metro Istanbul, it was announced that, 'The Taksim and Şişhane stations on the M2 Yenikapı-Hacıosman Metro Line and the F1 Taksim-Kabataş Funicular Line have been reopened for service.'