Gebze Metro
{{Short description|Rapid transit system under-construction}}
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| native_name = Gebze Metrosu
| owner = Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure
| locale = Gebze and Darıca, Turkey
| transit_type = Rapid transit
| lines = 1
| ridership = 4,800 (Projected)
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| began_operation = Late 2026 (expected)
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| system_length = {{convert|15.4|km|mi|1|abbr=on}}
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The Gebze Metro ({{langx|tr|Gebze Metrosu}}) is an under-construction rapid transit system in Gebze and Darıca, Turkey. The system consists of a single {{cvt|15.4|km}} long line running north from Darıca to Gebze The metro system will be the first network to exist outside of a provincial capital in Turkey, as Gebze and Darıca are located within the Kocaeli Province.
Construction began in late 2018, but inauguration date has been delayed regularly.{{Cite web |title=Karaismailoğlu: Gebze OSB-Darıca Sahil Metro Hattı Projesi'nde 26 bin 316 metrelik tünel kazısını tamamladık |url=https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/ekonomi/karaismailoglu-gebze-osb-darica-sahil-metro-hatti-projesinde-26-bin-316-metrelik-tunel-kazisini-tamamladik/2698042 |access-date=2025-02-07 |website=Anadolu Ajansı |language=tr}}{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023-09-28 |title=Zinnur Büyükgöz, Gebze Halkına Müjdeyi Verdi! |url=https://www.mavimarmaragazetesi.com/haber/18260158/zinnur-buyukgoz-gebze-halkina-mujdeyi-verdi |access-date=2025-02-07 |website=Mavi Marmara Gazetesi |language=tr}}{{Cite web |date=2024-09-07 |title=Başkan Erdoğan’dan muhalefete tepki: Lafla çevrecilik yapmıyoruz |url=https://www.ahaber.com.tr/gundem/2024/09/07/baskan-erdogan-lafla-cevrecilik-yapmiyoruz-halic-gibi-izmit-korfezini-de-piril-piril-yapacagiz |access-date=2025-02-07 |website=AHaber |language=tr}} As of February 2025, the line is expected to open in late 2026.{{Cite web |date=7 February 2025 |title=Her Şeyiyle Yerli ve Milli Metro Hattı |url=https://www.uab.gov.tr/haberler/her-seyiyle-yerli-ve-milli-metro-hatti |access-date=7 February 2025 |website=T.C. Ulaştırma ve Altyapı Bakanlığı |language=tr}}
Network
Most of the metro line will be underground, except for a {{cvt|900|m}} section which will be at-grade. The line will interchange with TCDD Taşımacılık high-speed and intercity trains along with Marmaray commuter trains to Istanbul at Gebze railway station. A maintenance facility and a control center will be constructed at Pelitli, in north Gebze.
The first of a total of 28 driverless trains was delivered late 2023.{{cite web |title=Gebze - Darıca metro aracı raylara indi! |url=https://www.gebzeyenigun.com/gebze-darica-metro-araci-raylara-indi/66630/ |publisher=Gebze Yenigün Gazetesi |access-date=1 June 2025 |language=tr}} Journey time is expected to be 19 minutes and the projected daily ridership is expected to 4,800.
See also
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{{Urban public transport in Turkey}}
{{Rapid transit in Europe}}
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Category:Standard-gauge railways in Turkey
Category:Buildings and structures under construction in Turkey