Vålerenga Line
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The Vålerenga line also known as Helsfyr Line and Etterstad Line is an abolished tram line in Eastern Oslo. It branched from the Gamleby Line
, which was established in 1875 as a horse tram service. From 1875 to 1899, the line ran from Stortorvet
towards Vaterland over Grønland. In 1900, the tram shifted to electric operation, and was expanded towards Oslo Hospital, a psychiatric clinic. It was also established a branch line from Schweigaards gate, that ran towards Vålerenga
over Galgeberg. In 1921, a tram depot with place for ten cars was built. The line was in 1932 extended to Helsfyr. In 1960, the Gamleby Line
-section over Grønland was replaced with a more effective stretch that ran in Biskop Gunnerus' gate and Schweigaards gate. The Vålerenga Line was finally closed in 1968.
Gamleby Line
The Gamlebyen Line is a section of the Oslo Tramway which runs east from Jernbanetorget along Schweigaards gate , past the Oslo Bus Terminal then turns south along Oslo gate, and past Gamlebyen before becoming the Ekeberg Line...
, which was established in 1875 as a horse tram service. From 1875 to 1899, the line ran from Stortorvet
Stortorvet
Stortorvet is a square in Oslo, Norway, located west of Oslo Cathedral.It was officially inaugurated during the autarchic times, in 1736. A town market was held here until 1889. Marketing still exists, but has largely been moved to Youngstorget...
towards Vaterland over Grønland. In 1900, the tram shifted to electric operation, and was expanded towards Oslo Hospital, a psychiatric clinic. It was also established a branch line from Schweigaards gate, that ran towards Vålerenga
Vålerenga
Vålerenga is a neighbourhood in the city of Oslo, Norway, belonging to the borough of Gamle Oslo. Vålerenga is located between the neighbourhoods of Gamlebyen, Jordal, Ensjø, Etterstad and Lodalen. Vålerenga is in particular known for its traditional, small wooden houses, and for its football and...
over Galgeberg. In 1921, a tram depot with place for ten cars was built. The line was in 1932 extended to Helsfyr. In 1960, the Gamleby Line
Gamleby Line
The Gamlebyen Line is a section of the Oslo Tramway which runs east from Jernbanetorget along Schweigaards gate , past the Oslo Bus Terminal then turns south along Oslo gate, and past Gamlebyen before becoming the Ekeberg Line...
-section over Grønland was replaced with a more effective stretch that ran in Biskop Gunnerus' gate and Schweigaards gate. The Vålerenga Line was finally closed in 1968.