# The metro of the future – what this means for you as a passenger

> The metro in Oslo and Akershus is being developed, and in the coming years you will notice major improvements in your daily life.

## More metro – without building new lines

Ruter and Sporveien have examined how we can meet future travel needs in a smart and cost-effective way. The conclusion is good news for you as a traveler: we don’t need to build a new central tunnel. Instead, we’re focusing on making what we already have even better.

## What do you get as a customer?

In the coming years, a number of improvements will be introduced, collectively referred to as the Metro Upgrade:

- The Fornebu Line opens and offers an entirely new service
- Twice as many departures on the Grorud Line and the Kolsås Line
-  Double train sets on the Lambertseter Line – no more short trains on half of the departures
- New signalling system and a new Majorstuen station for a more reliable everyday journey

## A train every 100 seconds through the city center

With 36 trains per hour through the central tunnel, there will be a train every 100 seconds during rush hour. For this to work well for you, it is crucial that the infrastructure is kept in top condition – which is why we give high priority to maintenance and upgrades.

## What happens next?

The study forms the basis for political decisions on future investments in public transport in Oslo and Akershus. The goal is simple: that you will have a reliable, frequent and comfortable service – whether you are traveling to work, school or leisure activities.

You can read more here:

[Press release: The metro towards 2050](https://www.mynewsdesk.com/no/ruter/pressreleases/t-banen-frem-mot-2050-3442999)

[Comprehensive Metro Investigation ](https://cdn.sanity.io/files/5a84xxkm/prod/caf3f26aaf94bc71138e8b4268e96a5291f08ff5.pdf)

[Comprehensive Metro Investigation ](https://cdn.sanity.io/files/5a84xxkm/prod/7308cf0a0b776044fa926b5ec1d256dcadef67b8.pdf)

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Last updated: 2026-10-15
Source: https://ruter.no/en/news/operations-and-changes/the-metro-of-the-future