Helsinki Metro

The Helsinki Metro (Finnish: Helsingin metro, Swedish: Helsingfors metro) is a rapid transit system serving the Helsinki capital region, Finland. It is the world's northernmost metro system. It was opened to the general public on 2 August 1982 after 27 years of planning. It is operated by Helsinki City Transport and Metropolitan Area Transport Ltd for Helsinki Regional Transport Authority and carries 92.6 million passengers per year.

Helsinki Metro
M300 train
M100, the oldest class still in use, en route to Vuosaari
Overview
Native nameHelsingin metro
Helsingfors metro
LocaleHelsinki capital region, Finland
Transit typeRapid transit
Number of lines2
Number of stations30
Daily ridership304,000 (2017)
Annual ridership92.6 million (2019)
WebsiteHKL Metro
Operation
Began operation2 August 1982
Operator(s)Helsinki City Transport and Metropolitan Area Transport Ltd
Technical
System length43 km (26.7 mi)
Track gauge1,522 mm (4 ft 11+2932 in) Broad gauge
Electrification750 V DC third rail

The system consists of 2 lines, serving a total of 30 stations. It has a total length of 43 km (26.7 mi). It is the predominant rail link between the suburbs of East Helsinki and the western suburbs in the city of Espoo and downtown Helsinki.

The line passes under Helsinki Central Station, allowing passengers to transfer to and from the Helsinki commuter rail network, including trains on the Ring Rail Line to Helsinki Airport.

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