Oslo Metro and Trams, Norway

 

Key Data:

Population: Oslo / Metropolitan area
548,617 (2007) / 1,120,000
Transport operator
Oslo Sporveier AS
Metro
Oslo T-banedrift AS
Trams
Oslo Sporvognsdrift AS

Special Characteristics:

Multi-mode public transport operation
Metro a mix of lines of several origins
Major metro fleet renewal and old stock withdrawals
High profile environmental aspects

Metro:

Power
750V dc third rail
Gauge
1,435mm
Lines/Length
6 / 84km
Passenger journeys (2005)
63,5 million
Type MX3000 - builder
Siemens Transportation, Vienna
Capacity
Seats 138
Total (at six pers./m²) 678
Fleet size
63
Deliveries
2007–2010
Max. speed
80km/h (50mph)

Tramway:

Power
750V dc overhead supply
Gauge
1,435mm
Lines/Length
6 / 131.4km
Passenger journeys (2005)
32.5 million
Class SL79 - builder
AEG / Düwag / ABB Strømmen
Fleet size
40
Built
1982–1989
Capacity
71 seated / 92 standing
Class SL95 – builder
Ansaldo/Firema (Ansaldobreda)
Fleet size
32
Built
1996–2004
Capacity
88 seated / 124 standing


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