Taksim Metro Station to Close Following Governorship Decision

Metro Istanbul has announced significant service disruptions affecting key public transport hubs in the city. In line with a decision made by the Istanbul Governorship, the Taksim Metro Station on the M2 Yenikapı-Hacıosman Metro Line and the F1 Taksim-Kabataş Funicular Line will be closed to passengers starting June 21, 2026, at 10 a.m. These closures will remain in effect until further notice.

Additionally, all entrances and exits at the Şişhane Station on the M2 line, except for the Kasımpaşa exit, will also be closed to passenger use. Metro Istanbul confirmed that train services will continue, but trains will bypass Taksim Station without making stops. The announcement was made via Metro Istanbul's official Twitter account, detailing the specific lines and stations affected by the governorate's decision.

The reasons behind the Istanbul Governorship's decision to implement these restrictions were not detailed in the provided announcement. The closures come into effect on a Sunday, impacting potential weekend travel for residents and visitors.

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Due to the decision taken by the Istanbul Governorship, starting from June 21 Sunday at 10:00 AM, until a second announcement: - Our M2 Yenikapı-Hacıosman Metro Line's Taksim station and - Our F1 Taksim-Kabataş Funicular line will be closed for operation. - All entrances and exits of our M2 line Şişhane Station, except for the Kasımpaşa exit, will be closed to passenger use.