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Mortensrud (station)
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Mortensrud is a rapid transit station on the Østensjø Line of the Oslo Metro. It is located in Mortensrud
in the Søndre Nordstrand
borough of Oslo
, Norway
. Construction of the station started in 1995, which was taken into use on 24 November 1997, when it became the terminal station
of the line—following a 2.4 kilometres (1.5 mi) extension from Skullerud
. The extension cost to build, and most of the section is in tunnels. The station is built in concrete, wood and stone, and cost NOK 35 million. It is served by line 3, in addition to being an important bus terminal for the borough, including a feeder service to Bjørndal
. Travel time along the 13.6 kilometres (8.5 mi) section to the city center is 24 minutes. In 2001–02, the station had 2,077 daily boarding passengers. The station serves the surrounding residential area, as well as an adjacent shopping center. South of the station is a turning line for trains.
on 18 December 1923. On 29 October 1967, the upgraded metro standard
was first used, and the line was connected to the Oslo Metro. A month later, the extension to Skullerud opened. The work with building the extension between Skullerud and Mortensrud was originally planned to start in 1992, with completion planned for 1994. However, construction did not start until 1995. The 2.4 kilometres (1.5 mi) extension is built to allow speeds of 100 kilometres per hour (62.1 mph), and represents a considerable longer distance between stations than what is normal on the network. Most of the section is in tunnels, though there are also two viaducts. The extension (without the new station) cost NOK 215 million. The line runs somewhat south of the station, allowing space to line up trains, and for future further extension of the line.
The station was taken into use on 24 November 1997, but not officially opened until 4 January 1998. On the day of the official opening, the bus terminal was taken into use. The station costs NOK 35 million. At the time, it was estimated to have about 6000 daily users—both boarding and disembarking, including the bus terminal.
, and at the same level as the buses. Only the western portion of the two side platforms is in use, where direct connection can be made with buses. The station is located adjacent to the shopping center at Mortensrud. The station is designed by Arkitektskap. It is built in concrete, covered in red brick, steel, natural rock and wood, that will allow liana
s to grow on them. The roofover the western platform is curved, and made of wood and glass. There is an underground parking lot in two levels.
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 13.6 kilometres (8.5 mi) portion to Stortinget
in the city center is 24 minutes. In 2001–02, the station had 2,077 daily boarding passengers
.
The station functions as a major bus terminal for Søndre Nordstrand. Ruter operates feeder bus services to Dal, Brenna, Kantarellen (all no. 72) and Bjørndal
(no. 71). The station is the end station of route 74 to the city center, and an intermediate stop on route 76 to Helsfyr
and Hvervenbukta. Routes 71E and 73 to the city center also serve the station during rush hour.
Mortensrud
Mortensrud is a neighborhood in the borough of Søndre Nordstrand, in Oslo, Norway. The area has two primary schools, Mortensrud and Stenbråten, and a lower secondary school, Lofsrud. The area is served by the rapid transit station Mortensrud....
in the Søndre Nordstrand
Søndre Nordstrand
Søndre Nordstrand is a borough of the city of Oslo, Norway. It has 33000 inhabitants and the highest rate of immigrant population at 41%. It holds the population of Holmlia, Mortensrud, Hauketo, Prinsdal, Bjørndal, Klemetsrud, Ljabru and parts of Souther Nordstrand. It is also the southernmost...
borough of Oslo
Oslo
Oslo is a municipality, as well as the capital and most populous city in Norway. As a municipality , it was established on 1 January 1838. Founded around 1048 by King Harald III of Norway, the city was largely destroyed by fire in 1624. The city was moved under the reign of Denmark–Norway's King...
, Norway
Norway
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. Construction of the station started in 1995, which was taken into use on 24 November 1997, when it became the terminal station
Terminal Station
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of the line—following a 2.4 kilometres (1.5 mi) extension from Skullerud
Skullerud (station)
Skullerud is a station on Østensjø Line of the Oslo Metro, located in the Østensjø borough, between Bogerud and Mortensrud. Since its opening 26 November 1967, it was the end station of the line until Østensjøbanen was extended to Mortensrud in 1997...
. The extension cost to build, and most of the section is in tunnels. The station is built in concrete, wood and stone, and cost NOK 35 million. It is served by line 3, in addition to being an important bus terminal for the borough, including a feeder service to Bjørndal
Bjørndal
Bjørndal is a suburb of Oslo, Norway, part of the borough of Søndre Nordstrand.The population is estimated to be about 9.900 residents. Bjørndal has two primary schools, respectively named "Bjørndal skole" and "Seterbråten skole", a middle school named "Bjørnholt Ungdomsskole" and a high school...
. Travel time along the 13.6 kilometres (8.5 mi) section to the city center is 24 minutes. In 2001–02, the station had 2,077 daily boarding passengers. The station serves the surrounding residential area, as well as an adjacent shopping center. South of the station is a turning line for trains.
History
The Østensjø Line opened as a light railLight 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...
on 18 December 1923. On 29 October 1967, the upgraded metro standard
Rapid transit
A rapid transit, underground, subway, elevated railway, metro or metropolitan railway system is an electric passenger railway in an urban area with a high capacity and frequency, and grade separation from other traffic. Rapid transit systems are typically located either in underground tunnels or on...
was first used, and the line was connected to the Oslo Metro. A month later, the extension to Skullerud opened. The work with building the extension between Skullerud and Mortensrud was originally planned to start in 1992, with completion planned for 1994. However, construction did not start until 1995. The 2.4 kilometres (1.5 mi) extension is built to allow speeds of 100 kilometres per hour (62.1 mph), and represents a considerable longer distance between stations than what is normal on the network. Most of the section is in tunnels, though there are also two viaducts. The extension (without the new station) cost NOK 215 million. The line runs somewhat south of the station, allowing space to line up trains, and for future further extension of the line.
The station was taken into use on 24 November 1997, but not officially opened until 4 January 1998. On the day of the official opening, the bus terminal was taken into use. The station costs NOK 35 million. At the time, it was estimated to have about 6000 daily users—both boarding and disembarking, including the bus terminal.
Facilities
The station is located in the residential area of Mortensrud, in Søndre Nordstrand. Mortensrud is an open station without any barriers and free access from the bus stops. The station area is one storey below from the surrounding area. It has step-free accessAccessibility
Accessibility is a general term used to describe the degree to which a product, device, service, or environment is available to as many people as possible. Accessibility can be viewed as the "ability to access" and benefit from some system or entity...
, and at the same level as the buses. Only the western portion of the two side platforms is in use, where direct connection can be made with buses. The station is located adjacent to the shopping center at Mortensrud. The station is designed by Arkitektskap. It is built in concrete, covered in red brick, steel, natural rock and wood, that will allow liana
Liana
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s to grow on them. The roofover the western platform is curved, and made of wood and glass. There is an underground parking lot in two levels.
Service
Mortensrud is served by line 3 on the Østensjø 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 13.6 kilometres (8.5 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 24 minutes. In 2001–02, the station had 2,077 daily boarding passengers
Patronage (transportation)
In public transportation, patronage or ridership is a type of forecasting or statistic for studying the average quantity of passengers carried per certain time in a mode of public transit system. The concept should not be confused with the maximum loading capacity of one particular vehicle or the...
.
The station functions as a major bus terminal for Søndre Nordstrand. Ruter operates feeder bus services to Dal, Brenna, Kantarellen (all no. 72) and Bjørndal
Bjørndal
Bjørndal is a suburb of Oslo, Norway, part of the borough of Søndre Nordstrand.The population is estimated to be about 9.900 residents. Bjørndal has two primary schools, respectively named "Bjørndal skole" and "Seterbråten skole", a middle school named "Bjørnholt Ungdomsskole" and a high school...
(no. 71). The station is the end station of route 74 to the city center, and an intermediate stop on route 76 to Helsfyr
Helsfyr (station)
Helsfyr is a subway station on the east side of the Oslo Metro system located in the borough of Gamle Oslo. The station is shared by the Furuset Line , the Østensjø Line and the Lambertseter Line . In addition, Line 1, which runs on Holmenkollen Line in the west, terminates at Helsfyr...
and Hvervenbukta. Routes 71E and 73 to the city center also serve the station during rush hour.