Samenvatting
The tram line which passes through Old Istanbul to the Eminonu coast and to Galata Bridge to Kabatas Wharf in the Historical Peninsula is an important railroad. The tram line was constructed stage-by-stage between 1992 and 1996. The line used to serve 190,000 passengers per day on a 14km track with 55 vehicles; now the daily number of passengers has risen to 250,000,according to 2007 figures. This article discusses the existing track structure, tram line deformations, maintenance studies and the rehabilitation project.