The M1, also known as the Fahrettin Altay–Evka 3 Line (Turkish: Fahrettin Altay–Evka 3 Hattı), is the only active line of the İzmir Metro in İzmir, Turkey. The 19.8-kilometre (12.3 mi) line runs from Fahrettin Altay station in the west to Evka 3 station in the east, consisting of 17 stations. Construction of the first stage of line began in 1992 and was completed in 2000, consisting of 10 initial stations. All stations on the M1 are handicapped accessible. The line runs almost completely underground with the exception of six stations.