Bjørvika Line
The Bjørvika Line is a tram line in Sentrum and Gamleby in Oslo. It opened following the closure of the Gamleby Line. It has two stops, Bjørvika and Middelalderparken. It runs along Dronning Eufemias gate, instead of Schweigaards gate and Munkegata. [1] It is served by lines 13 and 19 to Majorstuen, Bekkestua, and Ljabru.
Bjørvika Line | |
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Middelalderparken Station on Bjørvika Line | |
Overview | |
Native name | Bjørvikalinjen |
Status | Operating |
Owner | Sporveien |
Locale | Oslo, Norway |
Termini | Dronningens gate Oslo Hospital |
Service | |
Type | Tramway |
System | Oslo Tramway |
Operator(s) | Sporveien Trikken |
Rolling stock | SL79 and SL95 |
History | |
Opened | 4th October, 2020 |
Technical | |
Number of tracks | Double |
Route
It starts from Dronningens gate, through Prinsens gate and past the Opera House. It goes along Dronning Eufemias gate until it stops at Bjørvika. Next, it follows down Dronning Eufemias gate through Bispegata before heading to Middelalderparken. From Middelalderparken, it continues through Bispegata and Oslo gate before merging with the Ekeberg Line at Oslo Hospital.[2]
External Link
https://sporveien.com/inter/nyheter#/pressreleases/endelig-trikk-i-dronning-eufemias-gate-3040054
References
- "Linjekart for Trikken" (PDF).
- "Bjørvikalinjen Directions" (PDF).