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M7 Yıldız-Mahmutbey Metro Line Suffers Technical Fault in Istanbul
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M7 Yıldız-Mahmutbey Metro Line Suffers Technical Fault in Istanbul

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A technical malfunction occurred on the M7 Yıldız-Mahmutbey Metro Line in Istanbul, Turkey, between Veysel Karani and Akşemsettin stations.
  • The issue was reportedly caused by underground water leakage and ground damage in the switch area.
  • Passengers were evacuated at Nurtepe station and directed to free shuttle buses provided by the municipality.

Service disruptions occurred on Istanbul's M7 Yıldız-Mahmutbey Metro Line due to a technical malfunction. The incident took place between the Veysel Karani and Akşemsettin stations around 1:15 PM.

Reports suggest the malfunction was linked to ongoing repair work in the switch area, exacerbated by underground water leakage and ground damage within the tunnel. The issue led to a halt in normal operations.

As a result, numerous passengers were evacuated from the metro at Nurtepe station. They were subsequently directed to free shuttle buses, numbered M7, arranged by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) to connect between Nurtepe and Mecidiyeköy.

Metro İstanbul confirmed the disruptions, stating, "Due to a technical malfunction on the M7 Yıldız-Mahmutbey Metro Line, services are being operated with transfers at Veysel Karani station." The situation caused inconvenience for commuters on the busy line.

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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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