The Samsun Light Rail Transit System (Samsun Tramway) is a light rail transit system located in Samsun and Atakum, Turkey. The 36.5 km (22.7 mi) Samsun Tramway connects Ondokuz Mayıs University to Samsun Stadium. The system was constructed in three phases between 2010 and 2019. The tram line is the only urban rail system in the Black Sea Region pending the construction of the Trabzon Tram. The system carries 90,000 passengers daily and is one of the busiest tram systems in Turkey.[1][2]
In 2008, Samsun Province governor Yusuf Ziya Yılmaz announced the construction of a light rail transit line to be completed by 2010. The project was to include 21 stations and connect Samsun's central train station operated by Turkish State Railways with the rectorate of Ondokuz Mayıs University. This route was previously served by private and public bus and van operators but ridership figures were reviewed and led local and national officials to determine that construction of a light rail transit system connecting these destinations was warranted. The rapid growth of Atakum to the west of Samsun City Center further warranted investment in a transit system capable of moving a high numbers of riders. Construction of the first phase of the Samsun Tram began in 2008 and completed in 2010 to much fanfare.
As a result of heavy ridership and the political popularity of the first phase of the Samsun Tram, a second phase was announced in 2013. Phase two of the project entailed the construction 15 additional stations between Samsun Central Train Station (Gar) and Samsun Stadium home to the regional soccer club Samsunspor. Construction of the second phase of the Tramway concluded on October 10, 2016. In additional to connecting Samsun Stadium to the City Center, the tram also connected the large industrial park and suburbs of Tekkeköy and left open the possibility of a future extension to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport.
Shortly after the completion of Phase II of the Samsun Tram, a third phase of the project was announced. The third phase is the only portion of the project that goes above ground. The tram primarily operates at grad with the exception of overpasses that were built a particularly busy road crossings in the first two phases. The third phase of the tramway was built on the Ondokuz Mayıs University campus and connects the Rectorate to the Residential Dormitories on the western edge of the campus. The third phase of the Samsun Tram was completed on July 5, 2019.[3]
Future Extensionsedit
A future extension to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport is in the planning stages though make take the form of an electric bus depending on cost considerations.[4]
Trackedit
Two types of rail are used on the length of the Tramway. The primary track gauge for the first phase of the project is S49 which comprises 13.49 km (8.38 mi) of the route while 2.2 km (1.37 mi) is of Rİ60 grooved rail. The tram primarily runs at-grade with the exception of two overpasses and one 420 m (1,377 ft 11 in) long underground condition at Ondokuz Mayıs University.[5] There are 74 at-grade crossings which have been the source of frequent collisions with automobiles and pedestrians. The majority of at-grade crossings are in Atakum to the west of Samsun. Despite the tendency for collisions, the tram is widely regarded as a successful and efficient project that has reduced traffic congestion in the region.
Stationsedit
The project includes 43 stations. All stations offer safe and clearly identified at-grade pedestrian crossings. Five stations have pedestrian overpasses. Most stations are defined by simple at-grade platforms with fare collection machines and security staff. Shelters are provided at all stations in case of inclement weather. None of the system's stations are fully enclosed nor underground. All 43 stations are handicapped accessible. Fares are collected by turnstile ahead of boarding and stations are staffed with security guards to ensure fare payment. Fares are between 2.30 and 4.00 TL depending on the age of the rider.
The system is served by 16 AnsaldoBredaSirio trams, each of which can carry 270 passengers.[6]
In early 2013, additional trams were supplied by CNR Tangshan. 8 Durmaray Panorama trams were added between 2016 and 2017.[7]
Tram interior
Gara Station
Samsun Stadium Station - a typical station condition
Samsun Tram Overpass
Referencesedit
^"Samsun Raylı Sistem 10.10.2010 Saat 10.00'da Start Verdi". samsun.bel.tr. 11 October 2010. Archived from the original on 5 February 2014. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
^. RayHaber (in Turkish). 30 October 2019. Archived from the original on 11 December 2019. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
^"Samsun tram line reaches Ondokuz Mayis University". 9 July 2019.
^"Samsun raylı sistemi 'troleybüs' ile uzatılacak".
^"Samsun´da OMÜ tramvay hattı için ilk kazma vuruldu". 7 March 2017.
^"Trains of Turkey | Urban / Samsun". www.trainsofturkey.com. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
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The Samsun Light Rail Transit System Samsun Tramway is a light rail transit system located in Samsun and Atakum Turkey The 36 5 km 22 7 mi Samsun Tramway connects Ondokuz Mayis University to Samsun Stadium The system was constructed in three phases between 2010 and 2019 The tram line is the only urban rail system in the Black Sea Region pending the construction of the Trabzon Tram The system carries 90 000 passengers daily and is one of the busiest tram systems in Turkey 1 2 Samsun TramwayOverviewOwnerSamsun Metropolitan MunicipalityLocaleSamsunTransit typeLight RailNumber of lines1Number of stations43Daily ridership90 000Chief executiveEnver Sedat TamgaciWebsitesamulas com tr hizmetler light rail system OperationOperation will start2010Operator s SamulasNumber of vehicles29Train length32 40 mTechnicalSystem length36 5Track gauge1435 mmAverage speed62Top speed70System mapLegend Stadyum Tekkekoy Cumhiyet Kerimbey Organize Sanayi 19 Mayis Sanayi Ilkadim Sanayi Ornek Sanayi Kirazlik Asaragac Balikci Barinagi Tekkekoy Mavi Isiklar Belediye Evleri Samsunspor Canik Kilicdede Train Station Republic Square Buyuk Cami Port Youth Park Fener Baruthane Guzel Sanatlar Kurtun River Depot Ankara Road Karayollari Denizevleri Atakum Belediyesi Mimar Sinan Mahallesi Turk is Omurevleri Cobanli Atakent Yeni Mahalle Kurupelit Pelitkoy Korfez Rektorluk Bati Garaji OMU Lojmanlar Tip Fakultesi Dis Hekimligi Saglik Bilimleri Yasam Merkezi Egitim Fakultesi OMU Yurtlar Atakum This diagram viewtalkedit Contents 1 History 2 Future Extensions 3 Track 4 Stations 5 Rolling stock 6 ReferencesHistory editIn 2008 Samsun Province governor Yusuf Ziya Yilmaz announced the construction of a light rail transit line to be completed by 2010 The project was to include 21 stations and connect Samsun s central train station operated by Turkish State Railways with the rectorate of Ondokuz Mayis University This route was previously served by private and public bus and van operators but ridership figures were reviewed and led local and national officials to determine that construction of a light rail transit system connecting these destinations was warranted The rapid growth of Atakum to the west of Samsun City Center further warranted investment in a transit system capable of moving a high numbers of riders Construction of the first phase of the Samsun Tram began in 2008 and completed in 2010 to much fanfare As a result of heavy ridership and the political popularity of the first phase of the Samsun Tram a second phase was announced in 2013 Phase two of the project entailed the construction 15 additional stations between Samsun Central Train Station Gar and Samsun Stadium home to the regional soccer club Samsunspor Construction of the second phase of the Tramway concluded on October 10 2016 In additional to connecting Samsun Stadium to the City Center the tram also connected the large industrial park and suburbs of Tekkekoy and left open the possibility of a future extension to Samsun Carsamba Airport Shortly after the completion of Phase II of the Samsun Tram a third phase of the project was announced The third phase is the only portion of the project that goes above ground The tram primarily operates at grad with the exception of overpasses that were built a particularly busy road crossings in the first two phases The third phase of the tramway was built on the Ondokuz Mayis University campus and connects the Rectorate to the Residential Dormitories on the western edge of the campus The third phase of the Samsun Tram was completed on July 5 2019 3 Future Extensions editA future extension to Samsun Carsamba Airport is in the planning stages though make take the form of an electric bus depending on cost considerations 4 Track editTwo types of rail are used on the length of the Tramway The primary track gauge for the first phase of the project is S49 which comprises 13 49 km 8 38 mi of the route while 2 2 km 1 37 mi is of RI60 grooved rail The tram primarily runs at grade with the exception of two overpasses and one 420 m 1 377 ft 11 in long underground condition at Ondokuz Mayis University 5 There are 74 at grade crossings which have been the source of frequent collisions with automobiles and pedestrians The majority of at grade crossings are in Atakum to the west of Samsun Despite the tendency for collisions the tram is widely regarded as a successful and efficient project that has reduced traffic congestion in the region Stations editThe project includes 43 stations All stations offer safe and clearly identified at grade pedestrian crossings Five stations have pedestrian overpasses Most stations are defined by simple at grade platforms with fare collection machines and security staff Shelters are provided at all stations in case of inclement weather None of the system s stations are fully enclosed nor underground All 43 stations are handicapped accessible Fares are collected by turnstile ahead of boarding and stations are staffed with security guards to ensure fare payment Fares are between 2 30 and 4 00 TL depending on the age of the rider The Samsun Tram connects several major destinations in the Samsun Region including Samsun Stadium Republic Square Samsun Piazza Samsun Samsun Saathane Square Samsun Clock Tower Atakum and Ondokuz Mayis University Name Station District 1 OMU Yurtlar Atakum 2 Egitim Fakultesi 3 Yasam Merkezi 4 Saglik Bilimleri 5 Dis Hekimligi 6 Tip Fakultesi 7 OMU Lojmanlar 8 OMU Rektorluk Bati Garaji 9 Korfez 10 Pelitkoy 11 Kurupelit 12 Yeni Mahalle 13 Atakent 14 Cobanli 15 Omurevleri 16 Turk Is 17 Mimar Sinan Mahallesi 18 Atakum Belediyesi 19 Denizevleri Esenevler 20 Karayollari 21 Guzel Sanatlar Ilkadim 22 Baruthane Kalkanci 23 Fener 24 Genclik Parki 25 Liman 26 Buyuk Cami 27 Cumhuriyet Meydani 28 Gar 29 Kilicdede 30 Samsunspor Canik 31 Belediye Evleri 32 Mavi Isiklar 33 Balikci Barinagi Tekkekoy 34 Asaragac 35 Kirazlik 36 Ornek Sanayi 37 Ilkadim Sanayi 38 19 Mayis Sanayi 39 Organize Sanayi 40 Kerimbey 41 Cumhuriyet 42 Tekkekoy 43 StadyumRolling stock editThe system is served by 16 AnsaldoBreda Sirio trams each of which can carry 270 passengers 6 In early 2013 additional trams were supplied by CNR Tangshan 8 Durmaray Panorama trams were added between 2016 and 2017 7 nbsp Tram interior nbsp Gara Station nbsp Samsun Stadium Station a typical station condition nbsp Samsun Tram OverpassReferences edit Samsun Rayli Sistem 10 10 2010 Saat 10 00 da Start Verdi samsun bel tr 11 October 2010 Archived from the original on 5 February 2014 Retrieved 5 February 2014 Samsun Tramvay Saatleri Ucretleri ve Guzergah Haritasi RayHaber in Turkish 30 October 2019 Archived from the original on 11 December 2019 Retrieved 13 January 2021 Samsun tram line reaches Ondokuz Mayis University 9 July 2019 Samsun rayli sistemi troleybus ile uzatilacak Samsun da OMU tramvay hatti icin ilk kazma vuruldu 7 March 2017 Trains of Turkey Urban Samsun www trainsofturkey com Retrieved 2021 08 06 Samsun Tram Tramway Streetcar Trolley Strassenbahn ymtram mashke org October 2017 Retrieved 2021 08 06 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Samsun Tram amp oldid 1219212661, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
