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Helsinki

Finland (Europe)


Date of opening3 Aug 1982
Network length21 km (13.05 mi)
Stations17
Lines1
Stations per line17.00
Avg. station distance*1.24 km (0.77 mi)
Avg. line length21.00 km (13.05 mi)
*with transfer stations counted once
Numerical data by J. Serradell, 14 Sep 2008
According to Metros in Skandinavien (R.Schwandl)
     
System known asMetro
Daily ridership (by J. Kennes)156,000 (2009)
Daily ridership per km (per mi)7,440 (4,620)
Fare (10 km/10 stops; by UBS)2.10 EUR (2009); honour system, smart card
24-hour operationNo
Track orientationRight
Air-conditioned trainsNo
Walk-through trainsYes
Rubber-tyred trainsNo
Driverless linesNo
Platform screen doorsNo
From World Metro Database




Self-Guided Tour

Try this itinerary, recommended by residents or metro enthusiasts:

At the main station (Rautentiatori) walk outside the building to take a look at its Art Deco architecture by Eliel Saarinen. In Kaisaniemi station, watch out for the works of art behind glass at one end of the platform.





Departure Procedure and Sounds

Older trains have a faint chime sound before closing the doors, newer trains have three beeps. Next-station announcements are in Finnish and Swedish, Rautatientori station (central station) also in English.

Helsinki

Train departing from Rautatientori station (central station).

Length: 20 sec.

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Photos

  Helsinki photo gallery.




Handpicked Resources

hkl.fi Official website




Generated Links

Helsinki Metro maps (Google Images)
Helsinki Metro at Wikipedia
Helsinki Metro at Urbanrail.net
Helsinki Metro photos (Google Images)
Helsinki city information (Wikipedia)


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