Metro upgrades in 2025: How to travel

Several major upgrades will be made to the Metro network in 2025. During certain periods, buses will replace metro services on several routes, and Majorstuen station will be closed for parts of the year. Here’s how your journey might be affected.

Why is the Metro being upgraded?

The Metro system is undergoing upgrades to make it more robust, attractive, and fit for the future. This involves three major projects:

  • Upgrading Majorstuen station
  • Connecting the Fornebu line to the existing metro network
  • Installing a new signalling and safety system (CBTC)

The work is being carried out by Sporveien and the Fornebu line project and aims to create a more modern and efficient metro network.

For more details, read Ruter's press release.

What does this mean for you as a traveller?

Some lines will be temporarily closed, and buses will replace Metro services on affected routes. We understand this may cause inconvenience to your daily travel, and we are working hard to provide reliable alternative transport during every phase of the upgrades.
Travellers will receive information about replacement services in good time. Details will be available in the Ruter app and on our website.

Which Metro routes will be closed, and when?

Here are the important dates to note in 2025. Please be aware that changes may occur, and we will update the schedule continuously.

4 January

Line 1

Cancelled.

Line 2

Closed between Borgen and Stortinget.

Line 3

Closed between Borgen and Stortinget.

Line 4

Closed between Nydalen and Stortinget.

Line 5

  • Closed between Sognsvann and Stortinget.
  • Closed between Nydalen and Stortinget via Majorstuen.

11 and 12 January

Line 1

Closed between Helsfyr and Bergkrystallen.

Line 4

Closed between Ryen and Bergkrystallen.

28 March–22 June

Line 2

Closed between Borgen and Stortinget.

Line 3

Closed between Borgen and Stortinget.

23 June–4 July

Majorstuen station

Closed. All trains pass through without stopping.

Line 2

Closed between Borgen and Stortinget.

Line 3

Closed between Borgen and Stortinget.

5–25 July

Line 1

Cancelled.

Line 2

Closed between Borgen and Stortinget.

Line 3

Closed between Borgen and Stortinget.

Line 4

Closed between Storo and Stortinget.

Line 5

Closed between Ullevål stadion and Stortinget.

26 and 27 July

Line 1

Cancelled.

Line 2

Closed between Borgen and Stortinget.

Line 3

Closed between Borgen and Stortinget.

Line 4

Closed between Storo and Stortinget.

Line 5

Until approximately 14:00: Closed between Ullevål stadion and Stortinget.

After approximately 14:00: Closed between Sognsvann and Stortinget.

28 July–3 August

Line 1

Cancelled.

Line 2

Closed between Borgen and Stortinget.

Line 3

Closed between Borgen and Stortinget.

Line 4

Closed between Storo and Stortinget.

Line 5

Closed between Ullevål stadion and Stortinget.

4 August–6 September

Majorstuen station

Closed. All trains pass through without stopping.

Line 2

Closed between Borgen and Stortinget.

Line 3

Closed between Borgen and Stortinget.

7 September

Line 1

Closed between Frøen and Stortinget.

Line 2

Closed between Borgen and Stortinget.

Line 3

Closed between Borgen and Stortinget.

Line 4

Closed between Storo and Stortinget.

Line 5

Closed between Ullevål stadion and Stortinget.

22 September–3 November

Line 2

Closed between Borgen and Stortinget.

Line 3

Closed between Borgen and Stortinget.

In addition, some sections will be closed after 21:00 on some days throughout the year.