The test runs are performed to test the operation performance before passenger services on the new section of line begin. Passengers must get off at the latest at Ruoholahti.
The test runs must be operated along the entire length of the line to test the performance of the entire Metro system before starting passenger services on the West Metro section.
New platform displays tested
The new platform displays will also be tested on Thursday. Currently there is one new display on each platform. In other words, on Thursday the Metro arrival times and destinations are shown on platform displays marked with "koekäytössä" (in test use) stickers. Other platform displays are switched off. This means passengers waiting for the train at the other end of the platform will not necessarily be able to see the display. HKL apologizes for any inconvenience caused.
On the test run days, all trains from Vuosaari and Mellunmäki go to Ruoholahti.
Allow enough time for your journey
Thousands of hours of test runs have been performed on the West Metro during 2016 and 2017 at night time. The sort of technical problems encountered last week were not expected on the basis of earlier test runs. The operation of the services is expected to be significantly smoother tomorrow.
However, changes and delays to Metro services are possible and passengers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys. Information about potential changes and delays will be available on HSL’s website, in the Journey Planner and on passenger information displays. You can also subscribe to receive HSL’s disruption alerts to your email.