#Istanbul Metro line M2 extended by 1.5km with further expansion planned for 2014

According to the Railway Gazette a 1·5 km extension of #Istanbul metro line M2 from Darüssafaka to Haciosman opened on May 23, taking the line length to 18 km. The southern extension of M2 from Sishane to Yenikapi over the new Golden Horn Bridge is expected to open in 2014. #MiddleEastRail 2012 will feature the Istanbul Metro case study.

Omer Yildiz, Chief Executive Officer, Istanbul Metro will discuss successful integration of urban rail projects into complex urban frameworks during the four-day strategy-based conference. From collaborating to ensure integrated facilities operate effectively, to improving patronage levels, Omer Yildiz will lend his expert opinion to a variety of challenges faced by metro rail operators.