As Istanbul continues to grow, this new link will help shape smoother and more connected journeys every day for thousands of passengers. It also reflects the city’s continued investment in sustainable, high-capacity public transport solutions designed to improve accessibility, reduce congestion and support long-term urban development.
SYSTRA Türkiye will provide execution design services for Kazim Karabekir–Topağacı Ümraniye Sports Village Metro as the designer of the Çelikler – Fernas – Güryapı Joint Venture under the authority of AYGM, the body responsible for infrastructure investment.
This new project is an exciting opportunity to help deliver better connections for Istanbul and support the city’s ambitious vision for mobility. We are proud to continue contributing our expertise to a network that will make travel easier, faster and more reliable for passengers across the city.
Paolo Occidente, General Manager, SYSTRA Türkiye

Strengthening connections across the network
The extension is set to play an important role in the wider transport network through its integration with the M12 Line (Ümraniye–Ataşehir–Göztepe), a key corridor in the city’s mobility landscape. SYSTRA has been contributing to this line since 2020, providing Systems Engineering services.
Key features – Kazim Karabekir –Topağacı Ümraniye Sports Village Metro
- Direct client: Celikler – Fernas – Güryapı Joint Venture
- Final client: AYGM (General Directorate of Infrastructure Investments)
- 4 underground stations
- 1 depot
- 2 viaducts
- 1 train every 4 minutes