In line with the decision taken by the Istanbul Governorship, the Taksim and Şişhane stations of the M2 Yenikapı-Hacıosman metro line and the F1 Taksim-Kabataş The funicular line will be closed as of 15.00:XNUMX today. In the statement made by Metro Istanbul, it was stated that this decision was made by the Governor's Office.
The reason behind this decision is the action that the Republican People's Party (CHP) Istanbul Provincial Directorate will organize today at 19.00:XNUMX in support of Palestine. CHP Istanbul Provincial Chairman Özgür Çelik made the call on his social media account, saying, "Free Palestine from the river to the sea! We are coming together to say no to genocide, massacre and deportation in Gaza, we are walking from the Tunnel to Taksim!"
The governor's decision aims to prevent possible congestion and confusion before the CHP's action. Since Taksim and Şişhane are among the busiest points in Istanbul, the closure of these stations will affect citizens using public transportation. The closure of the funicular line will also Kabataşwill make access difficult.
Metro Istanbul's statement did not provide any information on when the stations and line will reopen. However, after the protest ends, the situation will be re-evaluated and the stations and line are expected to reopen as soon as possible. It is strongly announced that citizens living in Istanbul should take this into consideration when making their travel plans.
