DESCRIPTION Olslo metro opened in 2003 (Ulleval Stadion-Storo), with further extensions in 2003, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2016. The current network consists in 5 lines, partly obtained upgrading previous tram/light rail sections to metro standards. Metro system interchanges with tram system at Lilleaker, Nationaltheatre, Jerbanetorget, Carl Berners Plass, Storo and Forskningsparken. Oslo metro combines underground sections with ground level sections protected by level-crossings.
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HISTORYdate | section name | line | | 20-08-2003 | Ulleval Stadion-Storo | -- | 22-11-2004 | Bekkestua-Kolsås [Kolsasbanen] reopened | -- | 01-07-2006 | Kolsasbanen closed | -- | 21-08-2006 | Storo-Carl Berners plass | -- | 18-08-2008 | Kolsasbanen reopened as a full metro Smestad-Asjordet | -- | 17-08-2010 | Asjordet-Bjørnsletta reopened | -- | 01-12-2010 | Bjørnsletta-Jar reopened | -- | 15-08-2011 | Jar-Bekkestua reopened | -- | 08-10-2012 | Bekkestua-Gjønnes reopened | -- | 15-12-2013 | Gjønnes-Avløs reopened | -- | 12-10-2014 | Avløs-Kolsas reopened | -- | 03-04-2016 | Sinsen-Okern | -- |
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| TECHNICAL DATA Single line length (Km) --
Single line stops --
Single line avg. distance (km) --
Total track length (km) 85
Total network stops 101
Avg. stop net distance (km) 0.85
Type steel wheels
Current/Voltage 750 V DC by third rail
Type of guide/gauge standard gauge rails (1435 mm)
Vehicles builder SIEMENS
Model Siemens Modular Metro MX3000
Operator SPORVEIEN T-BANEN
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