The new stations

Nydalen, Storo and Sinsen stations

When the Metro circle line is completed in 2006, passengers using the new stations will be able to travel in both line directions and require roughly the same time to reach the city centre. In compliance, these new stations have been built with a central station platform. At the other Metro line stations, the tracks run down the middle with a platform on opposite sides.

The platforms are 110 metres long. The stations are unattended and are instead fitted with ticket-issuing machines. A modern loudspeaker system and screen with real time traffic information lets users know when the next Metro train arrives in the station. The stations are all kept under security camera surveillance.

Nydalen station - under ground level

The station hall is about 12 metres under ground level on a slope down to the Akerselva River. The station has two entrances, inside Gullhaugs Square and in an isolated entrance hall.

The entrance hall features a dynamic design with staggered vertical and horizontalfittings in black basalt stone. The roof is flat and covered in moss. The glass sections at the front of the hall are fitted with traffic information screens and integrated seating. The square surrounding the hall consists of granite stone and includes a bicycle park and a park.

An extruding red glass alcove at one end of the building symbolises the Metro and is the station's characteristic brand. The glassed sections offer a view of the escalators that lead down to the platforms.

The platforms are in white granite fitted under a white, submerged arched roof. The tunnel roof is supported by a row of columns, which are illuminated from underneath. In unison with the strip lighting that is fitted at the edge of the platform, this provides a most exciting contrast to the surrounding black concrete walls.

Tunnel of light

The platforms are accessed by stairs, lifts and escalators.Certain sections of the escalators are enclosed in a transparent glass tunnel that is fitted with computer-controlled lighting and sound effects, in other words, the "tunnel of light". The light show, with its alternating colours, is accompanied by specially composed sounds in a perpetual interplay. The tunnel of light is the most pronounced work of art to be installed in the new stations.

Storo station - at the highest point

Storo station - the highest point in the line - can be accessed by a concrete stairs and a ramp from both sides of Storo Bridge. Bicycle parks and set-down areas for bus, tram and taxi users are available close to the bridge. The station is designed for future access of the platform on the south side, from new housing development areas, with the option of linking up with Grefsen train station.

The platform is outdoors, but is completely covered by a clear glass roof. This is supported by glulam beams on two steel column rows. Lighting and seating are made of metal and have been specially designed with the station in mind.

A Chinese lantern

Ramps and stairs are covered with roofing constructed in glass and steel. The superstructure design is inspired by Chinese lanterns. The glass is laminated in a variety of colours and patterns to give the station an identity all of its own.

Sinsen station - in steel-lined concrete

The station is located to the west of Sinsen junction, between Gjøvikbanen and Torshovdalen, and is situated at a large public transport intersection with a large number of bus and tram routes. The station may be accessed at its southern end by stairs and ramps from both sides of Trondheimsveien. A flat, steel roof that is fitted with a glass-panelled skylight covers the stairs and ramps.

The northern end of the station has a ramp that leads to a transverse channel that accesses Hans Nielsen Hauge Street and is meant for future access under Alna line and Gjøvik line.

All public areas of the station are roofed in. The roof is flat, is covered with glass and felt and is supported by two steel column rows. Protruding glass skylights break up the level roof surface and provide illumination.