Are the Emniyet-Fatih and Taksim metro lines operating today? Are subways open today, Saturday, March 22?
Following a new decision by the Istanbul Governor's Office, certain metro stations will remain closed until further notice. Additionally, it was announced that all types of meetings, demonstrations, and press statements are prohibited between March 19 and March 23. Those planning to use the metro today have begun searching for information regarding the status of Istanbul's metro stations. There is particular curiosity about whether the Taksim and Emniyet-Fatih stations are open. So, are the subways operating today? Are the Emniyet-Fatih and Taksim metro lines active? Here are the metro stations that are closed as of March 22, 2025.
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Whether the subways are closed today and which metro stations are out of service is a matter of curiosity. According to the decision taken by the Istanbul Governor's Office, some metro stations have been temporarily closed. Furthermore, the ban on demonstrations that began on Tuesday will continue until March 23. Those who want to use the metro on Saturday, March 22, are researching when the closed metro stations will reopen. So, are the Emniyet-Fatih and Taksim metro lines operating, have they been opened? Here are the metro stations that are closed as of March 22, 2025.
WHICH METRO STATIONS ARE CLOSED TODAY?
According to the decision taken by the Istanbul Governor's Office, the Emniyet-Fatih station on the M1 Yenikapı-Atatürk Airport/Kirazlı Metro Line, the Taksim station on the M2 Yenikapı-Hacıosman Metro Line, and the Taksim-Kabataş Funicular Line have been temporarily closed.
It was also announced that roads leading to Vatan Avenue have been closed to traffic for a certain period.
These lines will continue to operate without stopping at the Taksim and Emniyet-Fatih stations.
MARCH 22, 2025 CLOSED METRO STATIONS
In a statement made on Metro Istanbul's social media account, it was stated: "In line with the decision taken by the Istanbul Governor's Office, as of today and until further notice;
- The Emniyet-Fatih station on the M1 Yenikapı-Atatürk Airport/Kirazlı Metro Line,
- The Taksim station on the M2 Yenikapı-Hacıosman Metro Line,
- The F1 Taksim-Kabataş Funicular Line have been temporarily closed.
Our vehicles will continue their journeys without stopping at the Taksim and Emniyet-Fatih stations."