Route and Transport Planning
The route between İncirliova and the Aydın Organised Industrial Zone was evaluated with consideration for residential areas, travel demand, key urban destinations and existing transport networks.
Completed Projects
Aydın Municipality Light Rail System Construction Project
Information on the transportation infrastructure, engineering and implementation scope of the light rail system project for Aydın Municipality.
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Connecting Aydın’s residential, healthcare and industrial centres through a rail transport network.
The Aydın Municipality Light Rail System Project encompasses the transport infrastructure, engineering and implementation works for the Aydın Commuter Rail System, developed in cooperation between Aydın Metropolitan Municipality and the Turkish State Railways.
The first phase of the system, known as AYBAN, provides a fast, safe and comfortable public transport connection between the city centre, hospital, transport hubs and organised industrial zones along a 23.5-kilometre route extending from İncirliova to the Aydın Organised Industrial Zone.
Project Scope
Integrated engineering and implementation for commuter transport
The AYBAN project was addressed through a multidisciplinary approach encompassing the adaptation of existing railway infrastructure to passenger transport requirements, station and access arrangements, system integration and operational safety.
Railway Infrastructure
Track infrastructure, rail and sleeper systems, turnout connections, drainage solutions and the engineering structures required along the route were addressed in accordance with safe commuter rail operations.
Station and Platform Arrangements
Station areas, platforms, entrances and exits, wayfinding points and waiting areas were planned within a functionally integrated layout to provide passengers with safe and convenient access to trains.
Urban Transport Integration
The integration of commuter stations with bus routes, road connections, pedestrian access and other public transport options was evaluated to support seamless journeys.
Signalling and Operational Safety
Signalling, communications, level crossings and traffic control requirements were evaluated alongside operating scenarios to ensure the safe management of train movements.
Technical Coordination and Implementation
Project design, on-site implementation, system compatibility and operational readiness processes were coordinated in accordance with the technical requirements of the municipality, TCDD and relevant institutions.
23.5 km total route length of the first-phase commuter line
8 Stations service network covering residential, healthcare, transport and industrial centres
2 OIZs rail connections to the ASTİM and Aydın organised industrial zones
AYBAN Aydın’s alternative and integrated commuter transport system
Transport Approach
Seamless connectivity between the city centre and growth areas
An effective commuter system creates value not merely by establishing a rail route, but by connecting the city’s residential, healthcare, transport and industrial centres within an accessible network.
KTM Group adopted an integrated engineering approach for the Aydın Municipality Light Rail System Project, evaluating existing railway capabilities alongside urban transport needs. The system supports faster and more comfortable daily journeys, reduced road traffic and improved urban accessibility.
- A 23.5-kilometre route between İncirliova and the Aydın Organised Industrial Zone
- Access to residential areas via İncirliova Station
- Direct rail connection to Aydın City Hospital
- City-centre service through Efeler and Tekstil Park stations
- Integration of the ASTİM Organised Industrial Zone into the transport network
- Improved eastbound access through Umurlu and Köşk stations
- Public transport connection to the Aydın Organised Industrial Zone
- Planning of stations, platforms and passenger access areas
- Ensuring system compatibility with the existing railway infrastructure
- Supporting safe, fast and comfortable commuter rail operations