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 subway 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.
July 5–August 10: Lines 1–5
Majorstuen subway station is completely closed. It is not possible to get on or off, or to take the metro past it. Applies to all lines.
Line 1 Frognerseteren–Helsfyr
Cancelled
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
There will be bus replacements for the metro on several routes.
- 1B: Runs from Majorstuen to Frognerseteren. Transfer between line 1B and 1C at Midtstuen.
- 1C: Runs from Midtstuen to Lillevann. Transfer between 1C and 1B at Midtstuen.
- 2B: Runs from Majorstuen to Borgen as before.
- 25: More departures between Majorstuen and Ullevål Stadion to increase capacity.
- 46: Bus replacement for metro with line 1B, does not stop at the Vinderen station in the direction of Majorstuen. Line 46 between Majorstuen and Ullerntoppen departs every 15 minutes every day.
August 11–September 19: Majorstuen Station
Line 1 Frognerseteren–Helsfyr
Majorstuen station is closed for boarding and alighting. All trains will pass by 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 station is closed for boarding and alighting. All trains will pass by without stopping.
Line 5 Sognsvann–Ringen–Vestli
Majorstuen station is closed for boarding and alighting. All trains will pass by without stopping.
September 7 and 15.-24: Lines 1–5
During the day on September 7, and after approximately 9:00 PM from September 15-24.
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.
September 9–14: Lines 1–5
Majorstuen station is closed for boarding and alighting. All trains will pass by without stopping.
Line 1 Frognerseteren–Helsfyr
Closed between Helsfyr 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 Ryen and Bergkrystallen
Line 5 Sognsvann–Ringen–Vestli
Majorstua station is closed for boarding and alighting.
September 25 – Oktober 15: Lines 2–5
After around 9:00 PM:
Line 1 Frognerseteren–Helsfyr
Running as normal
Line 2 Østerås–Ellingsrudåsen
Closed between Borgen and Stortinget.
Line 3 Kolsås–Mortensrud
Closed between Borgen and Stortinget.
Line 4 Vestli–Bergkrystallen
Cancelled
Line 5 Sognsvann–Ringen–Vestli
Closed between Rødtvedt and Tøyen, and Tøyen and Sinsen.
October 16-19: Line 1-4
During the day, the metro runs as usual, except for lines 2 and 3 which are closed between Borgen and Stortinget.
After around 9:00 PM:
Line 1 Frognerseteren–Helsfyr
Closed between Helsfyr 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 Ryen – Bergkrystallen.
Line 5 Sognsvann–Ringen–Vestli
Runs as usual.
October 21-24: Line 2-5
During the day, the metro runs as usual, except for lines 2 and 3 which are closed between Borgen and Stortinget.
After around 9:00 PM:
Line 1 Frognerseteren–Helsfyr
Runs as usual
Line 2 Østerås–Ellingsrudåsen
Closed between Borgen and Stortinget.
Line 3 Kolsås–Mortensrud
Closed between Borgen and Stortinget.
Line 4 Vestli–Bergkrystallen
Closed between Nydalen and Stortinget.
Line 5 Sognsvann–Ringen–Vestli
Closed between Sognsvann - Stortinget and Nydalen - Stortinget.
October 27-31: Lines 2, 3 and 5
During the day, the metro runs as usual, except for lines 2 and 3 which are closed between Borgen-Stortinget.
After around 9:00 PM:
Line 1 Frognerseteren–Helsfyr
Runs as normal
Line 2 Østerås–Ellingsrudåsen
Closed between Borgen and Stortinget.
Line 3 Kolsås–Mortensrud
Closed between Borgen and Stortinget.
Line 4 Vestli–Bergkrystallen
Runs as normal
Line 5 Sognsvann–Ringen–Vestli
Closed between Sognsvann and Ullevål stadion.
November 4.- 12: Line 2 and 3
Linje 2 Østerås–Ellingsrudåsen
Closed between mellom Makrellbekken and Stortinget.
Linje 3 Kolsås–Mortensrud
Closed between Montebello and Stortinget.
November 4 - December 1: Stortinget closed
Stortinget station is closed for boarding and alighting. All trains will pass by without stopping.
November 29 - 30: Line 1 and 4
Line 1 Frognerseteren–Helsfyr
Closed between Helsfyr og Bergkrystallen.
Line 4 Vestli–Bergkrystallen
Closed between Ryen – Bergkrystallen.
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