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Holstein (station)
Encyclopedia
Holstein is a station
on the Sognsvann Line (line 3) of the Oslo Metro in Norway
. The station is located between Kringsjå
and Østhorn
stations. Holstein was opened during the Second World War, in 1941. Formerly Nordberg
was the next southbound station, but it was closed in 1992, at the same time as Holstein was re-built with longer platforms and new ticket machine
s. The name Holstein is believed to origin from Schleswig-Holstein
in Germany
.
, and ran from Majorstuen
to Sognsvann
station. The line was double-tracked
from Majorstuen to Korsvoll, and single-tracked
from there to Sognsvann. In 1939, the section Korsvoll–Sognsvann was upgraded to double tracks, and the station Korsvoll had its name changed to Østhorn. Two years later, Holstein was opened, although the accurate date of opening remains undisclosed.
In 1990, it was decided to upgrade the Sognsvann Line to metro standard, which involves a heightening and lengthening of the platforms, installation of third rail
power supply and a new signaling system. Many residents feared that Holstein station would be closed together with Frøen, but only the latter was closed. The upgrade started three years later, when Tåsen station was moved 150 metres (492.1 ft) further north, and Nordberg Station
was closed. Holstein was closed for traffic during the construction period. Underpasses were built at both Holstein and Nordberg stations, and new ticket machines were installed at Holstein Station.
on contract with Ruter
. The rapid transit serves the station every 15 minutes, except in the late evening and on weekend mornings, when there is a 30-minute headway
. Travel time along the 7.1 kilometres (4.4 mi) portion to Stortinget
in the city center is 13 minutes.
The station provides correspondence to the bus lines 22 and 25 in Carl Kjeldsens vei, a two minutes walk away.
in a minimalist and standardised style with constructions of wood and steel. Located between the streets Kongleveien and Holsteinveien, the station serves the residential area Nordberg
. There is a kindergarten
and a senior center close to the station.
The origin of the station's name is disputed. Professor H. O. Christophersen stated in 1952 that it origined from the German region Holstein
. Journalist Arvid Sagen stated in 2001 that the name owed its origins to the Norwegian
word "hole"; which means a round hill, and "stein", which means stone.
Metro station
A metro station or subway station is a railway station for a rapid transit system, often known by names such as "metro", "underground" and "subway". It is often underground or elevated. At crossings of metro lines, they are multi-level....
on the Sognsvann Line (line 3) of the Oslo Metro in Norway
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
. The station is located between Kringsjå
Kringsjå (station)
Kringsjå is the second last station on Sognsvannsbanen on the Oslo T-bane system. It lies between Holstein and Sognsvann and is 8.4 km from Stortinget. The station was opened on 10 October 1934....
and Østhorn
Østhorn (station)
Østhorn is a station on the Sognsvann Line of the Oslo Metro in Norway. It is located from Stortinget station between Tåsen and Holstein stations. As one of the original stations on the line, Østhorn was opened on 10 October 1934...
stations. Holstein was opened during the Second World War, in 1941. Formerly Nordberg
Nordberg (station)
Nordberg was a station on the Sognsvann Line of the Oslo Metro in Oslo, Norway. It was opened on 10 October 1934, and was located between Østhorn and Holstein stations, in a level crossing with the steep road Borgestadveien. The station saw several accidents, and was closed on 5 May 1992 when the...
was the next southbound station, but it was closed in 1992, at the same time as Holstein was re-built with longer platforms and new ticket machine
Ticket machine
A ticket machine, also known as a ticket vending machine , is a vending machine that produces tickets. For instance, ticket machines dispense train tickets at railway stations and tram tickets at some tram stops and in some trams...
s. The name Holstein is believed to origin from Schleswig-Holstein
Schleswig-Holstein
Schleswig-Holstein is the northernmost of the sixteen states of Germany, comprising most of the historical duchy of Holstein and the southern part of the former Duchy of Schleswig...
in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
.
History
The Sognsvann Line opened on 10 October 1930. It was built by AkersbanerneAkersbanerne
A/S Akersbanerne was a municipal owned company that operated tramways in the former Municipality of Aker in current Oslo, Norway. The company was established in 1917, and opened the suburban Østensjø Line tramway in 1926; it took over the majority ownership of Holmenkolbanen in 1933, that owned the...
, and ran from Majorstuen
Majorstuen (station)
Majorstuen is a subway station on the Oslo Metro and a light rail station on the Briskeby Line of the Oslo Tramway. It is located in the Majorstuen neighborhood in the Frogner borough....
to Sognsvann
Sognsvann (station)
Sognsvann station is the last stop on Sognsvann Line, the western side of line 3 on the Oslo T-bane. The station is located south of the lake Sognsvann. Next to the station on the west side is the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, while on the east side are the Norwegian National Archives.The...
station. The line was double-tracked
Double track
A double track railway usually involves running one track in each direction, compared to a single track railway where trains in both directions share the same track.- Overview :...
from Majorstuen to Korsvoll, and single-tracked
Single track (rail)
A single track railway is where trains in both directions share the same track. Single track is normally used on lesser used rail lines, often branch lines, where the traffic density is not high enough to justify the cost of building double tracks....
from there to Sognsvann. In 1939, the section Korsvoll–Sognsvann was upgraded to double tracks, and the station Korsvoll had its name changed to Østhorn. Two years later, Holstein was opened, although the accurate date of opening remains undisclosed.
In 1990, it was decided to upgrade the Sognsvann Line to metro standard, which involves a heightening and lengthening of the platforms, installation of third rail
Third rail
A third rail is a method of providing electric power to a railway train, through a semi-continuous rigid conductor placed alongside or between the rails of a railway track. It is used typically in a mass transit or rapid transit system, which has alignments in its own corridors, fully or almost...
power supply and a new signaling system. Many residents feared that Holstein station would be closed together with Frøen, but only the latter was closed. The upgrade started three years later, when Tåsen station was moved 150 metres (492.1 ft) further north, and Nordberg Station
Nordberg (station)
Nordberg was a station on the Sognsvann Line of the Oslo Metro in Oslo, Norway. It was opened on 10 October 1934, and was located between Østhorn and Holstein stations, in a level crossing with the steep road Borgestadveien. The station saw several accidents, and was closed on 5 May 1992 when the...
was closed. Holstein was closed for traffic during the construction period. Underpasses were built at both Holstein and Nordberg stations, and new ticket machines were installed at Holstein Station.
Service
Holstein is served by the line 3 on the Sognsvann Line, operated by Oslo T-banedriftOslo T-banedrift
Oslo T-banedrift AS is a limited company that is responsible for operating Oslo Metro , the rapid transit in Oslo, Norway. The company is owned by Kollektivtransportproduksjon that again is owned by the city council...
on contract with Ruter
Ruter
Ruter As is the public transport authority for Oslo and Akershus, Norway. The company, organized as a limited company is responsible for managing, but not operating, public transport in the two counties, including bus, the Oslo Metro, the Oslo Tramway and ferries...
. The rapid transit serves the station every 15 minutes, except in the late evening and on weekend mornings, when there is a 30-minute headway
Headway
Headway is a measurement of the distance/time between vehicles in a transit system. The precise definition varies depending on the application, but it is most commonly measured as the distance from the tip of one vehicle to the tip of the next one behind it, expressed as the time it will take for...
. Travel time along the 7.1 kilometres (4.4 mi) portion to Stortinget
Stortinget (station)
Stortinget is an underground rapid transit station on the Common Line of the Oslo Metro, Norway. It is located in the heart of the city center, next to Stortinget, the Parliament of Norway. The station is served by all six lines of the metro. At the street level, the station serves tram routes 17,...
in the city center is 13 minutes.
The station provides correspondence to the bus lines 22 and 25 in Carl Kjeldsens vei, a two minutes walk away.
Facilities
Holstein has two platforms, each with a wooden shed. The sheds are designed by Arne HenriksenArne Henriksen
Arne Henriksen is a Norwegian architect that has designed many Norwegian railway stations. He worked at NSB Arkitektkontor from 1975 til 1989.-Stations he designed:* Holmlia Station * Frognerseteren Station...
in a minimalist and standardised style with constructions of wood and steel. Located between the streets Kongleveien and Holsteinveien, the station serves the residential area Nordberg
Nordberg
Nordberg is a neighbourhood in Nordre Aker in Oslo, the capital of Norway.From 1934 to 1992 it was served by Nordberg Station on the Sognsvann Line, but is now served by Østhorn and Holstein on the same line.-References:...
. There is a kindergarten
Kindergarten
A kindergarten is a preschool educational institution for children. The term was created by Friedrich Fröbel for the play and activity institute that he created in 1837 in Bad Blankenburg as a social experience for children for their transition from home to school...
and a senior center close to the station.
The origin of the station's name is disputed. Professor H. O. Christophersen stated in 1952 that it origined from the German region Holstein
Holstein
Holstein is the region between the rivers Elbe and Eider. It is part of Schleswig-Holstein, the northernmost state of Germany....
. Journalist Arvid Sagen stated in 2001 that the name owed its origins to the Norwegian
Norwegian language
Norwegian is a North Germanic language spoken primarily in Norway, where it is the official language. Together with Swedish and Danish, Norwegian forms a continuum of more or less mutually intelligible local and regional variants .These Scandinavian languages together with the Faroese language...
word "hole"; which means a round hill, and "stein", which means stone.