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.
Line 1
- Bus 1B replaces the Metro between Frognerseteren and Majorstuen.
- Bus 1C replaces the Metro between Lillevann and Midtstuen, stopping at Skogen, Voksenlia, Holmenkollen and Besserud. Change between buses 1B and 1C at Midtstuen.
Line 2
- The Metro runs between Østerås and Borgen.
- Bus 2B replaces the Metro between Borgen and Majorstuen.
- Please use the tram between Majorstuen, Nationaltheatret and Stortinget (Øvre Slottsgate).
- The Metro runs between Stortinget and Ellingsrudåsen.
Line 3
- The Metro runs between Kolsås and Borgen.
- Bus 2B replaces the Metro between Borgen and Majorstuen.
- Please use the tram between Majorstuen, Nationaltheatret and Stortinget (Øvre Slottsgate).
- The Metro runs between Stortinget and Mortensrud.
Line 4
- The Metro runs between Vestli and Nydalen.
- Bus 4B replaces the Metro between Nydalen and Majorstuen. The bus does not stop at Forskningsparken or Blindern.
- Please use the tram between Majorstuen, Nationaltheatret and Stortinget (Øvre Slottsgate).
- The Metro runs between Stortinget and Bergkrystallen.
Line 5
- Bus 5B replaces the Metro between Sognsvann and Majorstuen. The bus does not stop at Østhorn, Forskningsparken or Blindern.
- Please use the tram between Majorstuen, Nationaltheatret and Stortinget (Øvre Slottsgate).
- The Metro runs between Stortinget and Nydalen via Tøyen.
- The Metro runs between Stortinget and Vestli.
Line 1
Closed between Helsfyr and Bergkrystallen.
Line 4
Closed between Ryen and Bergkrystallen.
Line 2
Closed between Borgen and Stortinget.
Line 3
Closed between Borgen and Stortinget.
Majorstuen station
Closed. All trains pass through without stopping.
Line 2
Closed between Borgen and Stortinget.
Line 3
Closed between Borgen and Stortinget.
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.
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.
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.
Majorstuen station
Closed. All trains pass through without stopping.
Line 2
Closed between Borgen and Stortinget.
Line 3
Closed between Borgen and Stortinget.
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.
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.