T-Centralen
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T-Centralen is a metro station
that forms the heart of the Stockholm Metro
system, in the sense that it is the only station where all three of the system's lines meet. That, its central location, and its connections with other modes of transport make it the most used metro station in Stockholm
. The station is located in the Norrmalm borough
of Stockholm, between Sergels torg
(Sergel's Square) and the street of Vasagatan
.
On a normal day, some 219 000 passengers travel to or from this station. It is connected by a pedestrian underpass to the neighbouring Stockholm Central Station
across Vasagatan (for national and regional trains, and the Stockholm commuter rail
network) and to the Cityterminalen long-distance bus terminal, making it easy to continue a journey started by metro train.
When opened on November 24, 1957 the name of the station was "Centralen" ("The Central"), but it was renamed on January 27, 1958, as the metro station often was mistaken for the central railway station to which it is connected. T-Centralen has two separate sets of platforms, connected together by a long moving walkway
on a mezzanine
level.
A new station level is being built under the existing T-Centralen station, as a part of the Stockholm City Line. It will be used for local railway trains, and will have direct escalators to the metro platforms, and it will open in 2017. It will probably not be a formal part of the metro station and probably not be called T-Centralen.
and Hötorget
, and lines 13–14 (Red line) between Gamla stan and Östermalmstorg
. The station is located under Klara Church
and Åhléns
City department store.
The station has two platforms located at different ground levels. The upper level is located 8,5 metres below ground, and serves the northbound Green line and southbound Red line. The lower level is 14 metres below ground, and serves the southbound Green line and northbound Red line. This allows cross-platform transfers between opposite-direction trains between the Red and Green lines; Gamla stan and Slussen, the next two stations to the south, are similarly arranged to allow easy transfers between trains going in the same direction.
The station has two entrances. One (TCE S) is located south-west, and has doors at Vasagatan
20, Klara Västra Kyrkogata 20 and an entrance located in Stockholm Central
by a pedestrian underpass which was opened on December 1, 1958. The second entrance (TCE N) is located to the northeast, and its doors are located at Drottninggatan, Sergels torg
16 and Klarabergsgatan 48. However, due to the number of drug addicts in the surrounding area, the entrance to Klara kyrka and the walkway are closed, with a massive steel plate blocking the doors.
, opened on August 31, 1975 as the 79th station. Lines 10–11 (which make up the Blue line) pass through this station from metro stations Kungsträdgården
to the east and Rådhuset
to the west. The station lies under the Åhléns
department store and Centralposten post office.
The station is located 26–32 metres below ground, and has one platform.
This station has two entrances. The first one (TCE X) has its doors at Vasagatan
9 (about 150 metres north of the Central Station, along Vasagatan Street) and, across the street, Vasagatan 36. The second one (TCE N, shared with the first station, above) has its doors at Sergels torg and Klarabergsgatan. Access to the Blue line platform via the latter entrance is by two escalator
s.
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....
that forms the heart of the Stockholm Metro
Stockholm Metro
The Stockholm Metro is a metro system in Stockholm, Sweden. The first line opened in 1950, and today the system has 100 stations in use, of which 47 are underground and 53 above ground. There are seven lines numbered from 10 to 19, in three groups identified by a color: the Green, Red and Blue lines...
system, in the sense that it is the only station where all three of the system's lines meet. That, its central location, and its connections with other modes of transport make it the most used metro station in Stockholm
Stockholm
Stockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area...
. The station is located in the Norrmalm borough
Norrmalm borough
NorrmalmCountry:Municipality: StockholmMunicipal part:InnerstadenArea:4.95 km²Population:61,000 Established:2007Website:Map...
of Stockholm, between Sergels torg
Sergels Torg
Sergels torg is the most central public square in Stockholm, Sweden, named after 18th century sculptor Johan Tobias Sergel, whose workshop was once located north of the square.- Overview :...
(Sergel's Square) and the street of Vasagatan
Vasagatan, Stockholm
Vasagatan is a major street in central Stockholm named after King Gustav Vasa.In its southern end it is connected to the old town Gamla Stan by the bridge Vasabron, from where it stretches north to the public square Norra Bantorget. It passes in front of the Stockholm Central Station and is...
.
On a normal day, some 219 000 passengers travel to or from this station. It is connected by a pedestrian underpass to the neighbouring Stockholm Central Station
Stockholm Central Station
Stockholm Central Station is the largest railway station in Sweden. The station is situated in the district of Norrmalm at Vasagatan/Central Plan. Opened July 18, 1871, the station is the largest in Sweden, with over 200,000 visitors daily...
across Vasagatan (for national and regional trains, and the Stockholm commuter rail
Stockholm commuter rail
Stockholm Commuter Rail is the commuter rail system in Stockholm County, Sweden. The system is an important part of the public transport in Stockholm, and is controlled by Stockholm Transport; the trains are operated under contract by Stockholmståg...
network) and to the Cityterminalen long-distance bus terminal, making it easy to continue a journey started by metro train.
When opened on November 24, 1957 the name of the station was "Centralen" ("The Central"), but it was renamed on January 27, 1958, as the metro station often was mistaken for the central railway station to which it is connected. T-Centralen has two separate sets of platforms, connected together by a long moving walkway
Moving walkway
A moving walkway or moving sidewalk is a slow moving conveyor mechanism that transports people, across a horizontal...
on a mezzanine
Mezzanine (architecture)
In architecture, a mezzanine or entresol is an intermediate floor between main floors of a building, and therefore typically not counted among the overall floors of a building. Often, a mezzanine is low-ceilinged and projects in the form of a balcony. The term is also used for the lowest balcony in...
level.
A new station level is being built under the existing T-Centralen station, as a part of the Stockholm City Line. It will be used for local railway trains, and will have direct escalators to the metro platforms, and it will open in 2017. It will probably not be a formal part of the metro station and probably not be called T-Centralen.
First station: Lines 17–19 (Green Line) and 13–14 (Red Line)
This station, located 1.5 km part of T-Centralen are lines 17–19 (Green line) from Gamla stanGamla stan
Gamla stan , until 1980 officially Staden mellan broarna , is the old town of Stockholm, Sweden. Gamla stan consists primarily of the island Stadsholmen. The surrounding islets Riddarholmen, Helgeandsholmen, and Strömsborg are officially part of, but not colloquially included in, Gamla stan...
and Hötorget
Hötorget
Hötorget is a city square in the center of Stockholm. During the daytime it is the site of a fruit and vegetable market, except on Sundays, when flea markets are arranged....
, and lines 13–14 (Red line) between Gamla stan and Östermalmstorg
Östermalmstorg
Östermalmstorg is a square in the district of Östermalm, Stockholm. It is known for its food market hall, Östermalmshallen, opened in 1889. Östermalmstorg was also the location of the first Åhléns City department store, opened in 1932....
. The station is located under Klara Church
Klara Church
The Church of Saint Clare or Klara Church is a church in central Stockholm.The Church of Saint Clare is located on Klara Västra Kyrkogata in the Klara area in lower Norrmalm. The graveyard, which has had the same location since the 17th century, is almost completely surrounded by modern...
and Åhléns
Åhléns
Åhléns is a Swedish chain of department stores, located in almost every city in the country, and with several stores in the major cities, including 18 stores in Stockholm alone . Åhléns also has business operations in Norway. It is one of Sweden’s leading retailers in a number of fields...
City department store.
The station has two platforms located at different ground levels. The upper level is located 8,5 metres below ground, and serves the northbound Green line and southbound Red line. The lower level is 14 metres below ground, and serves the southbound Green line and northbound Red line. This allows cross-platform transfers between opposite-direction trains between the Red and Green lines; Gamla stan and Slussen, the next two stations to the south, are similarly arranged to allow easy transfers between trains going in the same direction.
The station has two entrances. One (TCE S) is located south-west, and has doors at Vasagatan
Vasagatan
Vasagatan named after King Vasa is a common name for major streets in Swedish cities, the two most well-known being:*Vasagatan *Vasagatan *Vasagatan...
20, Klara Västra Kyrkogata 20 and an entrance located in Stockholm Central
Stockholm Central Station
Stockholm Central Station is the largest railway station in Sweden. The station is situated in the district of Norrmalm at Vasagatan/Central Plan. Opened July 18, 1871, the station is the largest in Sweden, with over 200,000 visitors daily...
by a pedestrian underpass which was opened on December 1, 1958. The second entrance (TCE N) is located to the northeast, and its doors are located at Drottninggatan, Sergels torg
Sergels Torg
Sergels torg is the most central public square in Stockholm, Sweden, named after 18th century sculptor Johan Tobias Sergel, whose workshop was once located north of the square.- Overview :...
16 and Klarabergsgatan 48. However, due to the number of drug addicts in the surrounding area, the entrance to Klara kyrka and the walkway are closed, with a massive steel plate blocking the doors.
Second station: Lines 10 and 11 (Blue Line)
The second part of T-Centralen, located 700 meters from the Blue-line terminus of KungsträdgårdenKungsträdgården
Kungsträdgården is a park in central Stockholm, Sweden. It is colloquially known as Kungsan.The park's central location and its outdoor cafés makes it one of the most popular hangouts and meeting places in Stockholm. It also hosts open-air concerts and events in summer, while offering an ice...
, opened on August 31, 1975 as the 79th station. Lines 10–11 (which make up the Blue line) pass through this station from metro stations Kungsträdgården
Kungsträdgården
Kungsträdgården is a park in central Stockholm, Sweden. It is colloquially known as Kungsan.The park's central location and its outdoor cafés makes it one of the most popular hangouts and meeting places in Stockholm. It also hosts open-air concerts and events in summer, while offering an ice...
to the east and Rådhuset
Rådhuset
Rådhuset is a rapid transit station in Kungsholmen in central Stockholm, part of the Stockholm Metro. The station is located on the blue line between T-Centralen and Fridhemsplan and was opened on 31 August 1975....
to the west. The station lies under the Åhléns
Åhléns
Åhléns is a Swedish chain of department stores, located in almost every city in the country, and with several stores in the major cities, including 18 stores in Stockholm alone . Åhléns also has business operations in Norway. It is one of Sweden’s leading retailers in a number of fields...
department store and Centralposten post office.
The station is located 26–32 metres below ground, and has one platform.
This station has two entrances. The first one (TCE X) has its doors at Vasagatan
Vasagatan
Vasagatan named after King Vasa is a common name for major streets in Swedish cities, the two most well-known being:*Vasagatan *Vasagatan *Vasagatan...
9 (about 150 metres north of the Central Station, along Vasagatan Street) and, across the street, Vasagatan 36. The second one (TCE N, shared with the first station, above) has its doors at Sergels torg and Klarabergsgatan. Access to the Blue line platform via the latter entrance is by two escalator
Escalator
An escalator is a moving staircase – a conveyor transport device for carrying people between floors of a building. The device consists of a motor-driven chain of individual, linked steps that move up or down on tracks, allowing the step treads to remain horizontal.Escalators are used around the...
s.