The great metro upgrade
Which metro lines are closing, and when?
Some lines will be closed, and a replacement bus service will be provided for the metro on the affected routes. We understand that this may create challenges in your daily commute, and we are working hard to offer you a good alternative throughout all phases of the upgrade.
See how the upgrade affects your specific line and itinerary throughout the year.
Check our interactive mapDetailed overview
We update this overview regularly. Dates are subject to change.
March 28–November 3: Lines 2 and 3
Line 2 Østerås–Ellingsrudåsen
- The metro only runs between Østerås and Borgen and between Stortinget and Ellingsrudåsen.
- On the Østerås–Borgen route, the metro runs with departures every 15 minutes, which means there are fewer departures than usual.
- Bus 2B replaces the metro between Borgen and Majorstuen. Departures every three minutes.
Line 3 Kolsås–Mortensrud
- The metro only runs between Kolsås and Borgen and between Stortinget and Mortensrud.
- Bus 2B replaces the metro between Borgen and Majorstuen. Departures every three minutes.
Extra buses during rush hour
Bus 45/45X – Increased capacity during rush hour:
45X runs only between Majorstuen-Hovseter. Morning: from Hovseter towards Majorstuen. Afternoon: from Majorstuen towards Hovseter.
Bus 46/46 – Increased capacity during rush hour:
46X only operates between Majorstuen and Ullerntoppen. Morning: from Ullerntoppen towards Majorstuen. Afternoon: from Majorstuen towards Ullerntoppen.
Bus 140E and 150 – Increased capacity in the morning.
Bus 150E – Will be stopping by Bekkestua and enhancing the service there during the morning rush.
August 11–September 19: Majorstuen Station
Majorstuen station is closed for boarding and alighting until 19 September. All trains will pass by without stopping.
Line 1 Frognerseteren–Helsfyr
Majorstuen station is closed for boarding and alighting.
Line 2 Østerås–Ellingsrudåsen
Closed between Borgen and Stortinget.
Line 3 Kolsås–Mortensrud
Closed between Borgen and Stortinget.
Line 4 Vestli–Bergkrystallen
Majorstuen station is closed for boarding and alighting.
Line 5 Sognsvann–Ringen–Vestli
Majorstuen station is closed for boarding and alighting. All trains will pass by without stopping.
September 7: Lines 1–5
These sections that are closed the entire day:
Line 1 Frognerseteren–Helsfyr
Closed between Frøen and Bergkrystallen
Line 2 Østerås–Ellingsrudåsen
Closed between Borgen and Stortinget.
Line 3 Kolsås–Mortensrud
Closed between Borgen and Stortinget.
Line 4 Vestli–Bergkrystallen
Closed between Storo and Stortinget.
Line 5 Sognsvann–Ringen–Vestli
Closed between Ullevål Stadium and Stortinget.
Replacement services
- Tram 19X runs more frequently between Majorstuen and the City Centre.
- Bus 25 has increased capacity between Ullevål stadion and Majorstuen.
- More departures on regular bus routes.
- Replacement buses still operate between Borgen and Majorstuen.
September 8: Lines 4 and 5
There will be some changes to lines 4 and 5 during the day and evening. Veitvet station (towards Vestli) and Stortinget station are affected.
Daytime
Lines 4 and 5
Veitvet station towards Vestli is closed for boarding and alighting. Trains pass without stopping.
After 21:00
Lines 4 and 5
Stortinget and Veitvet station towards Vestli are closed for boarding and alighting. Trains pass without stopping.
Replacement services
- To reach Veitvet towards Vestli, travel to Rødtvet and change there for a train back to Veitvet.
- Tram 19X runs more frequently between Majorstuen and the City Centre.
- More departures on regular bus routes.
- Replacement buses still operate between Borgen and Majorstuen.
9–12 September: Metro lines 1–5
Please note that the metro runs differently during the day and in the evening.
Daytime
Line 1 Frognerseteren–Helsfyr
Closed between Helsfyr and Bergkrystallen. Majorstuen station closed for boarding and alighting.
Line 2 Østerås–Ellingsrudåsen
Closed between Borgen and Stortinget.
Line 3 Kolsås–Mortensrud
Closed between Borgen and Stortinget.
Line 4 Vestli–Bergkrystallen
Closed between Ryen and Bergkrystallen. Veitvet (towards Vestli) and Majorstuen closed for boarding and alighting. Trains pass without stopping.
Line 5 Sognsvann–Ringen–Vestli
Veitvet (towards Vestli) and Majorstuen closed for boarding and alighting. Trains pass without stopping.
Evening (after 21:00)
Line 1 Frognerseteren–Helsfyr
Majorstuen and Stortinget closed for boarding and alighting. Trains pass without stopping.
Line 2 Østerås–Ellingsrudåsen
Closed between Borgen and Stortinget.
Line 3 Kolsås–Mortensrud
Closed between Borgen and Stortinget.
Line 4 Vestli–Bergkrystallen
Majorstuen, Stortinget and Veitvet (towards Vestli) closed for boarding and alighting. Trains pass without stopping.
Line 5 Sognsvann–Ringen–Vestli
Majorstuen, Stortinget and Veitvet (towards Vestli) closed for boarding and alighting. Trains pass without stopping.
Replacement services
- To reach Veitvet towards Vestli, travel to Rødtvet and change there for a train back to Veitvet.
- Bus 4B replaces the metro between Ryen and Bergkrystallen.
- Tram 19X runs more frequently between Majorstuen and the City Centre.
- More departures on regular bus routes.
- Replacement buses still operate between Borgen and Majorstuen.
13–14 September: Metro lines 1, 4 and 5
Please note that the metro runs differently during the day and in the evening. Stortinget station is closed for boarding and alighting in the evenings.
Daytime
Line 1 Frognerseteren–Helsfyr
Closed between Helsfyr and Bergkrystallen. Majorstuen station closed for boarding and alighting.
Line 4 Vestli–Bergkrystallen
Closed between Ryen and Bergkrystallen. Majorstuen station closed for boarding and alighting.
Line 5 Sognsvann–Ringen–Vestli
Runs as normal. Majorstuen station closed for boarding and alighting.
Evening (after 21:00)
Line 1 Frognerseteren–Helsfyr
Closed between Helsfyr and Bergkrystallen. Stortinget and Majorstuen stations closed for boarding and alighting. Trains pass without stopping.
Line 4 Vestli–Bergkrystallen
Closed between Ryen and Bergkrystallen. Stortinget and Majorstuen stations closed for boarding and alighting. Trains pass without stopping.
Line 5 Sognsvann–Ringen–Vestli
Stortinget and Majorstuen stations closed for boarding and alighting. Trains pass without stopping.
15–18 September: Metro lines 1, 4 and 5
Please note that the metro runs differently during the day and in the evening.
Daytime
Line 1 Frognerseteren–Helsfyr
Stortinget station closed for boarding and alighting. All trains pass without stopping (until evening).
Line 4 Vestli–Bergkrystallen
Veitvet station (towards the City Centre) closed for boarding and alighting. Trains pass without stopping.
Line 5 Sognsvann–Ringen–Vestli
Veitvet station (towards the City Centre) closed for boarding and alighting. Trains pass without stopping.
Evening (after 21:00)
Line 1 Frognerseteren–Helsfyr
Closed between Frøen and Bergkrystallen.
Line 4 Vestli–Bergkrystallen
Closed between Storo and Stortinget.
Line 5 Sognsvann–Ringen–Vestli
Closed between Ullevål stadion and Stortinget.
Replacement services
- If travelling from Veitvet towards the City Centre, take the metro to Linderud and change there for a train back towards the City Centre.
- Tram 19X runs more frequently between Majorstuen and the City Centre.
- Increased capacity on bus route 25 between Ullevål stadion and Majorstuen.
- More departures on regular bus routes.
- Replacement buses still operate between Borgen and Majorstuen.
19 September: Metro lines 1, 4 and 5
Please note that the metro runs differently during the day and in the evening. Stortinget station is closed for boarding and alighting in the evening.
Daytime
Line 4 Vestli–Bergkrystallen
Veitvet station (towards the City Centre) closed for boarding and alighting. Trains pass without stopping.
Line 5 Sognsvann–Ringen–Vestli
Veitvet station (towards the City Centre) closed for boarding and alighting. Trains pass without stopping.
Evening (after 21:00)
Line 1 Frognerseteren–Helsfyr
Stortinget and Majorstuen stations closed for boarding and alighting. Trains pass without stopping.
Line 4 Vestli–Bergkrystallen
Stortinget, Majorstuen and Veitvet (towards the City Centre) closed for boarding and alighting. Trains pass without stopping.
Line 5 Sognsvann–Ringen–Vestli
Stortinget, Majorstuen and Veitvet (towards the City Centre) closed for boarding and alighting. Trains pass without stopping.
Replacement services
- If travelling to Veitvet towards the City Centre, take the metro to Linderud and change there for a train back to Veitvet.
- Tram 19X runs more frequently between Majorstuen and the City Centre.
- More departures on regular bus routes.
- Replacement buses still operate between Borgen and Majorstuen.
20–21 September: Metro lines 1, 4 and 5
Stortinget station is affected by evening works and is closed for boarding and alighting.
Evening (after 21:00)
Line 1 Frognerseteren–Helsfyr
Stortinget station closed for boarding and alighting. Trains pass without stopping.
Line 4 Vestli–Bergkrystallen
Stortinget station closed for boarding and alighting. Trains pass without stopping.
Line 5 Sognsvann–Ringen–Vestli
Stortinget station closed for boarding and alighting. Trains pass without stopping.
22–24 September: Metro lines 1–5
Please note that the metro runs differently during the day and in the evening.
Daytime
Line 1 Frognerseteren–Helsfyr
Stortinget station closed for boarding and alighting. All trains pass without stopping (until evening).
Line 2 Østerås–Ellingsrudåsen
Closed between Borgen and Stortinget.
Line 3 Kolsås–Mortensrud
Closed between Borgen and Stortinget.
Line 4 Vestli–Bergkrystallen
Veitvet station (towards the City Centre) closed for boarding and alighting. Trains pass without stopping.
Line 5 Sognsvann–Ringen–Vestli
Veitvet station (towards the City Centre) closed for boarding and alighting. Trains pass without stopping.
Evening (after 21:00)
Line 1 Frognerseteren–Helsfyr
Closed between Frøen and Bergkrystallen.
Line 2 Østerås–Ellingsrudåsen
Closed between Borgen and Stortinget.
Line 3 Kolsås–Mortensrud
Closed between Borgen and Stortinget.
Line 4 Vestli–Bergkrystallen
Closed between Storo and Stortinget.
Line 5 Sognsvann–Ringen–Vestli
Closed between Ullevål stadion and Stortinget.
Replacement services
Further information will follow.
25 and 28–29 September: Metro lines 4 and 5
Some sections on lines 4 and 5 are closed after 21:00.
Line 4 Vestli–Bergkrystallen
Closed between Vestli and Løren, and between Helsfyr and Bergkrystallen.
Line 5 Sognsvann–Ringen–Vestli
Closed between Rødtvet and Tøyen, and between Ullevål stadion and Tøyen.
1–2, 5–9 and 12 October: Metro lines 2, 3, 4 and 5
During the daytime, the metro runs as normal, except lines 2 and 3 which are still closed between Borgen and Stortinget.
Evening (after 21:00)
Line 2 Østerås–Ellingsrudåsen
Closed between Borgen and Stortinget.
Line 3 Kolsås–Mortensrud
Closed between Borgen and Stortinget.
Line 4 Vestli–Bergkrystallen
Closed between Vestli and Løren, and between Helsfyr and Bergkrystallen.
Line 5 Sognsvann–Ringen–Vestli
Closed between Rødtvet and Tøyen, and between Ullevål stadion and Tøyen.
Why is the metro being upgraded?
The metro is being upgraded to provide you with faster travel and more frequent departures. That's why we call the project 'The great metro upgrade'. The upgrade consists of three major projects:
- Upgrade of Majorstuen station
- Connection of the Fornebu Line to the existing metro network
- Installation of new signaling and interlocking system (CBTC)
Sporveien and Fornebubanen are carrying out the work, which will provide Oslo with a more modern and efficient metro network.
Majorstuen Station
Majorstuen is one of the most important stations on the Oslo Metro. The upgrade will make it easier to travel, allow for more departures, and increase capacity.
The new station will receive
- larger platforms with more space
- multiple accesses to the station
- a new pedestrian and bicycle bridge for safer and faster crossing
With the new signaling system, the upgrades will facilitate a capacity of 36-40 trains per hour in each direction through the downtown tunnel.
More about Majorstuen station on Sporveien's websiteFornebubanen
The Fornebubanen is a new metro line from Fornebu to Majorstuen, via Lysaker and Skøyen. When the line is connected to the current metro network, travelers will have a direct route between Fornebu and Oslo. This will strengthen public transport options, relieve car traffic in the area, and provide more people with an environmentally friendly travel alternative.
More about the Fornebu Line on the Oslo municipality's websiteNew signaling and control system (CBTC)
Sporveien is installing a new digital signal and safety system called CBTC (Communication-Based Train Control). This will allow trains to run closer together and more frequently, providing passengers with more departures.
More about signaling systems on Sporveien's website