The project includes the planning and implementation of Jokeri Light Rail and the depot.… Lue
How much will the construction of Jokeri Light Rail cost?
The implementation of the Jokeri Light Rail light rail connection is an entity that involves
the planning and construction of both the rails and the depot, the acquisition of the light rail cars and the related projects.… Lue
Who are involved in the project?
Jokeri Light Rail is implemented as a joint project of the Cities of Helsinki and Espoo.
Helsinki and Espoo have made a partner agreement on the planning and implementation of Jokeri Light Rail.… Lue
What are the operating hours and intervals for the light rail line?
The planned operating hours are 04:30 a.m.–01:00 a.m. On weekdays, during the rush hours (at 06:30 a.m.–09:30 a.m.), the interval is 5 minutes.… Lue
What are the travel times like with Jokeri Light Rail?
Travel times of Jokeri Light Rail. Open a bigger version of the picture (PDF).
Essential travel times:
Keilaniemi–Otaniemi ~ 3.5 min
Otaniemi–Leppävaara ~ 13 min
Leppävaara–Huopalahti Station ~ 13 min
Huopalahti Station–Oulunkylä Station ~ 15 min
Oulunkylä Station–Viikki Science Park ~ 6 min
Viikki Science Park–Itäkeskus ~ 10 min
The trip from Itäkeskus to Keilaniemi takes approximately an hour with Jokeri Light Rail.… Lue
How many passengers is Jokeri Light Rail expected to have?
It is estimated that in 2030, 91,000 trips per weekday would be made with Jokeri Light Rail. In 2050, the number of trips per weekday would reach 125,000.… Lue
Is driving on the light rail line allowed?
You are allowed to drive on the light rail line by car when the rails are constructed into mixed traffic lanes.… Lue
What kinds of cars are used for Jokeri Light Rail?
Jokeri Light Rail is operated using high-quality two-direction light-rail cars. The low-floor cars are easy to board, they are air-conditioned, and they have doors on both sides.… Lue
Where will the Jokeri Light Rail cars be serviced and stored? Will the maintenance work disturb the immediate environment?
The Jokeri Light Rail cars will be stored and serviced at the new depot to be constructed in Roihupelto. The cleaning and maintenance will be carried out inside the depot and will not cause noise.… Lue
Will Jokeri Light Rail cause noise when operating?
The current level noise is mainly caused by car traffic, and the light rail will not increase the noise levels.
The noise from the light rail line will be 10 dB lower than the noise from other street traffic.… Lue