The 11 station light metro opened in 1996. It operates one 8.7 km line, of which
.7 km is in tunnel. Two extensions are planned.
Metro
Ankara's full metro was completed and opened for revenue service in 1997. It
consists of 12 stations ( 4 underground + 6 below-grade on open cut + 2
elevated). 6.5 km the 14.7 km (9.1 mile line) is in subway, 4.6 miles
topside. The Ankara metro cars are modified H6 Toronto subway cars built
by Bombardier. Ankara bus and metro operator EGO has plans for an 18km extension
to the heavy metro from Kizilay southwest to Çayyolu. Construction is underway on three new lines totaling 44.5 km, with plans for several more.
Ankara's light metro, or Ankaray, opened in 1996. It is 8.7 km long, with 8 km in subway. A small extension is under construction which will allow passengers to connect to the new full metro line under construction at Sogutozu.