Løren Line
Metro line in Oslo, Norway / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Løren Line (Norwegian: Lørenbanen) is a 1.6-kilometer (1.0 mi) line of the Oslo Metro. Located entirely underground, it runs through the neighborhoods of Sinsen, Løren and Økern in Bjerke, creating a connection between the Ring Line with the Grorud Line. The line features one station, Løren. It is served by metro trains which run down the Grorud Line and then connect to the Ring Line. It allows for higher capacity on the metro as more passengers a transported via the Ring Line instead of through the congested Common Tunnel. Construction started in June 2013 and the line opened on 3 April 2016.
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Løren Line | |
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Overview | |
Native name | Lørenbanen |
Owner | Sporveien |
Termini | |
Stations | 1 |
Service | |
Type | Rapid transit |
System | Oslo Metro |
Operator(s) | Sporveien T-banen |
Rolling stock | MX3000 |
History | |
Opened | 3 April 2016 |
Technical | |
Line length | 1.6 km (0.99 mi) |
Number of tracks | Double |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
Electrification | 750 V DC third rail |
Operating speed | 70 km/h (43 mph) |
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