Several metro stations are closed this summer
While we enjoy the summer heat and the holidays, the work on upgrading Majorstuen station begins. The work will take place in several phases, and the metro will be affected differently throughout the summer.
There's a lot happening with the metro this summer, but we'll get you where you need to go.
Majorstuen station: partially closed
Between June 23 – July 4, the metro will pass by Majorstuen without stopping. You cannot get on or off.
How the metro operates during this period:
- Line 1: Runs as usual, does not stop at Majorstuen
- Line 2: Runs from Østerås to Borgen and from Stortinget to Ellingsrudåsen
- Line 3: Runs from Kolsås to Borgen, and from Stortinget to Mortensrud
- Line 4: Runs as usual, does not stop at Majorstuen
- Line 5: Runs as usual, does not stop at Majorstuen
Replacement service: Bus 2B runs between Borgen and Majorstuen
Majorstuen and Nationaltheatret: completely closed
Between July 5 – August 10, Majorstuen and Nationaltheatret will be completely closed. No metro will run through the city center.
This is how the subway operates during this period:
- Line 1: Completely canceled
- Line 2: Runs from Østerås to Borgen, and between Stortinget and Ellingsrudåsen
- Line 3: Runs from Kolsås to Borgen, between Stortinget and Mortensrud
- Line 4: Runs from Vestli to Storo, between Bergkrystallen and Stortinget
- Line 5: Runs from Sognsvann to Ullevål Stadium, Ullevål Stadium to Storinget, and Storinget to Vestli
This is the most extensive period, so plan extra time for your journey.
Check also our travel tips under the Metro Upgrade.
Replacement bus service
There will be bus replacements for metro on several sections of the line. Here you can see the overview.
- 1B: Runs Majorstuen–Frognerseteren. Transfer between line 1B and 1C at Midtstuen.
- 1C: Midtstuen–Lillevann. Transfer between 1C and 1B at Midtstuen.
- 2B: Majorstuen–Borgen as before.
- 25: More departures will be added between Majorstuen and Ullevål Stadium to increase capacity.
- 46: Replacement bus for the metro line 1B cannot stop at Vinderen station in the direction towards Majorstuen. Line 46 between Majorstuen–Ullernåsen departs every quarter hour every day.
Check your journey in advance
If you're traveling in the city this summer, check the Ruter app or the journey planner to see how to get around most efficiently.
The connection to the Fornebubanen, the upgrade of Majorstuen station, and the new signaling system will affect everyone traveling in the city this year.
Go to the journey planner