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Lilleaker (station)
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Lilleaker is a light rail
station on the Oslo Tramway.
Located at Lilleaker in Ullern
, it was the terminus of the Lilleaker Line when it was opened in 1919 by Kristiania Elektriske Sporvei
as an extension of the Skøyen Line
(Øraker was the original name). In 1924 the Lilleaker Line was extended twice into Bærum, first to Bekkestua
and then to Avløs
.
In February 2009, the part of the line west of Lilleaker was closed due to upgrades on the Kolsås Line.
During the high-frequency (10 minute) schedule, Skøyen–Lilleaker was served by a shuttle with a transfer at Skøyen. During the low-frequency (20 minute) schedule, SL95 trams operate the entire line 13 without any transfers needed.
When a balloon loop
was constructed at Lilleaker also the bi-directional trams
could turn there.
From the 1. of december 2010, the line 13 don't have its terminus at Lilleaker´.
After extensive work with the Metro/Tram tracks at Jar
the Lilleaker Line terminates at Jar
together with metro line 6.
At peak hours every second tram is a SL79
and turns at Lilleaker.
Light rail
Light rail or light rail transit is a form of urban rail public transportation that generally has a lower capacity and lower speed than heavy rail and metro systems, but higher capacity and higher speed than traditional street-running tram systems...
station on the Oslo Tramway.
Located at Lilleaker in Ullern
Ullern
Ullern is an affluent borough of the city of Oslo, Norway.- History :The borough has its name from an old farm, Norse Ullarin. The first element is the genitive case of the name of the Norse god Ullr. The last element is vin, meaning pasture or meadow. In Medieval times, the farm belonged to the...
, it was the terminus of the Lilleaker Line when it was opened in 1919 by Kristiania Elektriske Sporvei
Kristiania Elektriske Sporvei
A/S Kristiania Elektriske Sporvei or KES, nicknamed the Blue Tram , is a defunct operator of parts of the Oslo Tramway, Norway. It opened the first electric tramway in Scandinavia in 1894, and remained in service until 1924 when it was merged into the municipal owned Oslo Sporveier.-History:Tram...
as an extension of the Skøyen Line
Skøyen Line
The Skøyen Line is a tramway line running from Slottsparken to Skøyen in Oslo, Norway. It is served by line 13 of the Oslo Tramway. It connects the Briskeby Line at Slottsparken to the Lilleaker Line at Skøyen....
(Øraker was the original name). In 1924 the Lilleaker Line was extended twice into Bærum, first to Bekkestua
Bekkestua (station)
Bekkestua is a station on Kolsås Line of the Oslo Metro situated at Bekkestua in Bærum, Norway.Located between Egne Hjem and Gjønnes it is being served by the Oslo Tramway line 13 while the Kolsås Line is closed for upgrade...
and then to Avløs
Avløs (station)
Avløs is a station on the Kolsås Line on the Oslo T-bane system. It is between Valler and Haslum, 13.6 km from Stortinget. The station was opened 1 July 1924 as part of the tramway Lilleaker Line. Along with most of the line, Avløs has been closed for upgrades since 1 July 2006 and its...
.
In February 2009, the part of the line west of Lilleaker was closed due to upgrades on the Kolsås Line.
During the high-frequency (10 minute) schedule, Skøyen–Lilleaker was served by a shuttle with a transfer at Skøyen. During the low-frequency (20 minute) schedule, SL95 trams operate the entire line 13 without any transfers needed.
When a balloon loop
Balloon loop
A balloon loop or turning loop allows a rail vehicle or train to reverse direction without having to shunt or even stop. Balloon loops can be useful for passenger trains and unit freight trains, such as coal trains....
was constructed at Lilleaker also the bi-directional trams
SL79
SL79 is a class of 40 articulated trams operated by the Oslo Tramway of Norway. The trams were a variation of the Duewag trams that had been developed by the German manufacturer since the 1950s. The six-axle vehicles are unidirectional with four doors on the right side. The trams can seat 77...
could turn there.
From the 1. of december 2010, the line 13 don't have its terminus at Lilleaker´.
After extensive work with the Metro/Tram tracks at Jar
Jar (station)
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the Lilleaker Line terminates at Jar
Jar (station)
-External links:*...
together with metro line 6.
At peak hours every second tram is a SL79
SL79
SL79 is a class of 40 articulated trams operated by the Oslo Tramway of Norway. The trams were a variation of the Duewag trams that had been developed by the German manufacturer since the 1950s. The six-axle vehicles are unidirectional with four doors on the right side. The trams can seat 77...
and turns at Lilleaker.