FINLAND: Helsinki tram Route 9 services began running to the Länsisatama ferry terminal on August 13, completing a €7·5m extension project. Trams run every 10 min during the day, with late-night services co-ordinated with ferry times.
The 4·1 km double-track extension has 11 stops. Construction was undertaken by city transport operator HKL, Stara, Skanska and VR Track, with electrical works by HelenService.
FINLAND: Helsinki metro operator HKL announced last month that the contract for Siemens to automate the city’s metro line could not be fulfilled due to cost and technical factors. Following two days of discussions, the scope has been scaled back and Siemens has offered a discount on the €100m ...
FINLAND: The European Investment Bank confirmed on April 1 that it will lend up to €450m to part-finance the 14 km western extension of the Helsinki metro network to Espoo.The loan and guarantee agreements were signed in Espoo by Matti Kokkinen, CEO of Länsimetro Oy, Mayor of Espoo Jukka Mäkelä ...
FINLAND: Helsinki transport operator HKL announced on December 2 that it had awarded a €113m contract for the supply of 40 three-section trams to domestic manufacturer Transtech Oy, with deliveries scheduled for 2014-15. The deal includes an option for another 90 cars that could continue production until 2023 and raise ...
