Turkiye: Rail disruptions likely on Istanbul's Nurtepe Station after reported electrical box malfunction July 13

Event

Rail disruptions are likely at Istanbul's Nurtepe Station following a reported electrical panel malfunction on the Yıldız-Mahmutbey (M7) line on July 13. Reports indicate that an explosion in the line's electrical box caused authorities to evacuate passengers at the station. It is unclear what caused the electrical panel to malfunction. Officials have reported that IETT public buses have been provided free of charge to cover the disrupted route.

Rail delays and cancelations on the M7 are likely through at least July 14 as authorities investigate and repair the malfunctioning electrical box.

Advice

Reconfirm rail reservation is traveling on the impacted line through at least July 14.