Improvements to services in 2024

In 2024, we invest in improving public transport services. We will improve services on many routes and modes of transport. The next improvements will take effect from 12 August 2024.

More frequent services, new routes

In August 2024, a new tram route 13 will start running between Pasila and Kalasatama, and a new crosstown bus route will start running along Ring I. Service frequency will increase on many routes. For example, light rail 15 will run every 6 minutes at peak times from 12 August.

Changes from 12 August 2024

  • Tram route 13 will start running between Kalasatama and Pasila
  • Service frequency of light rail 15 will increase to every 6 minutes at peak times
  • New bus route 554 will start running along Ring I between Westendinasema, Pitäjänmäki and Itäkeskus, providing a direct bus service between Pitäjänmäki and Itäkeskus also on weekends
  • Service frequency of all tram routes will increase from every 12 minutes to every 10 minutes on Saturdays
  • Changes and improvements to services also elsewhere in the HSL area

See all service improvements taking effect on 12 August below!

13

The new tram route will connect Kalasatama and Pasila. The new route will improve crosstown transport links.

15

Light rail 15 will start running every 6 minutes at peak times.

554

The new bus route will provide crosstown service along Ring I as well as a direct service between Pitäjänmäki and Itäkeskus also on weekends.

Trams

Service frequency of all tram routes will increase from every 12 minutes to every 10 minutes on Saturdays.

21

On Sundays, the service frequency will increase from every 15 minutes to every 10.

22K

We will add services in the morning peak.

59

The terminus of the bus route will move from Sompasaari to Herttoniemi: more crosstown services between Pasila and Herttoniemi. Daytime service frequency will increase to every 10 minutes on weekdays. On Saturdays, the service frequency will increase to every 12 minutes.

80

Weekday service frequency will increase to every 10 minutes.

500

Service frequency will increase to every 12 minutes on Saturdays. On Sundays, the service frequency will increase to every 15 minutes.

510

Service frequency will increase to every 12 minutes on Saturdays. On Sundays, the service frequency will increase to every 15 minutes.

542

The service frequency will increase to every 10 minutes during weekday daytime and on Saturdays. On Sundays, the service frequency will increase from every 30 minutes to every 15. Frequent service Espoonlahti, Espoon keskus and Jorvi.

643

Peak time service frequency will increase.

735

Weekend daytime service frequency will increase from every 30 minutes to every 20.

971B

New route 971B will start running between Ruotsinkylä, Hyrylä and Kerava.

977 and 977V

The bus will start running between Kerava train station and Kytömaa also on weekends.

More changes in October 2024

The next service improvements will take effect in late October when commuter trains will start running more frequently.

Changes earlier in 2024

Earlier in 2024, service improvements have been introduced on the following routes:

 

8 January 2024

Buses: 23, 40, 63, 80, 82, 114, 118, 345, 544, 560, 600, 623, 625, 641

 

2 April 2024

Trains: A, E, I, P, L, X, Y

Buses: 643K, 711K

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