Major rail transport projects

A functional city runs on tracks. This is why rail transport will have increased significance in Helsinki public transport as measures are taken following the city’s growth and climate change prevention.

Rail transport in the Metropolitan Area is currently growing at a historical scope. Our unique expertise is required for several major rail transport projects in the region, such as the Crown Bridges and the tramline from Kalasatama to Pasila.

Crown Bridges

The Crown Bridges project will connect Laajasalo, Korkeasaari and Kalasatama to the city centre with a light rail connection of 10 kilometres. The most visible parts of the project are the three new bridges: Kruunuvuorensilta, Finkensilta and Merihaansilta. Kruunuvuorensilta will be the longest bridge in Finland, approximately 1,200 metres long. The project is managed by the Urban Environment Division of the City of Helsinki, while Helsinki City Transport is in charge of constructing the light rail line.

Operation begins: in 2027 between Laajasalo and Hakaniemi. The construction schedule for the section between Hakaniemi and the city centre has not yet been decided.

• About 10 kilometres of tracks.
• 15 pairs of stops.
• Speed of 22 km/h, according to initial estimates.

Vantaa Light Rail 

The Vantaa light rail project will connect the eastern sections of the city to the tram network and streamline transverse transport. The goal is to attract 60,000 new residents and 30,000 new jobs along the route by 2050. The construction of the Vantaa light rail line will begin in 2025 with services set to begin in 2029. 

Metropolitan Area Transport Ltd will serve as the client for the section of the Vantaa light rail in Helsinki as part of the alliance for the eastern section. Other clients include the City of Vantaa and the Helsinki Region Environmental Services Authority (HSY). In addition to this, Metropolitan Area Transport Ltd will implement the Vaarala depot. The depot will meet the maintenance and storage needs of tram carriages in Vantaa and cater to any future expansion of tram traffic.  

• Route: Mellunmäki–Hakunila–Tikkurila–Aviapolis-Helsinki Airport
• Route length approximately 19.3 kilometres (of which 500 metres in Helsinki)
• 27 stops
• Average distance between stops 740 metres

Viikki-Malmi Light Rail

When completed, the light rail line, about eight kilometres long, will run from the Kumpula Campus to Malmi Airport. In Malmi, the track would split into two: the terminal point for the western branch would be near Malmi Hospital, and for the eastern branch, in Jakomäki.

West Helsinki tram lines

The West Helsinki tram lines will lay a foundation for a new urban boulevard and public transport based on rail traffic in West Helsinki. The plan includes the urban boulevard and new light rail section on Huopalahdentie and Vihdintie streets, as well as the new tramway sections in the western inner city on Fredrikinkatu, Topeliuksenkatu and Nordenskiöldinkatu streets. The total length of the new track sections will be about eight kilometres.

Tuusulanväylä Boulevard

The three-kilometre track would start at the junction of Pohjolankatu and Mäkelänkatu streets to Pakila and Patola, running via the surroundings and track area of Käpylä Station, the Metsälä business area, Louhenpuisto, Asesepäntie and Veturitie, including street areas.