Service group: Construction
Light rail line 15 captured the hearts of passengers
In Helsinki, the clanking of tram cars has been heard for over 100 years, but the first light rail line only began operating in October 2023 – and with none of the clanking.
Work Phase That May Cause Noise Begins on Länsimäentie South of Porvoo Motorway
Work Phase That May Cause Noise Begins on Länsimäentie South of Porvoo Motorway
The oak tree in Library Park will be felled – but it will still remain in Library Park in the future
The oak tree in Library Park will be felled on December 3, as its growing site is located at the Vantaa Light Rail tunnel. Artist Antti Laitinen will take possession of the oak trunk and create an artwork from it.
Construction of the Vantaa Light Rail begins on Kyytitie in December
Construction of the Vantaa light rail will begin on Kyytitie in December. During the first phase in December 2025, work will take place on three sections of Kyytitie. Work in the area will continue until 2029.
Building of Vantaa light rail progresses full speed ahead in December - implementation agreement signed
Building of Vantaa light rail will really get going in December 2025, when the light rail alliance’s implementation stage begins. The alliance partners signed the agreement on the implementation stage on November 26, 2025.
Construction of the Vantaa Light Rail begins in Aviapolis this December
Work on the Vantaa Light Rail starts in Aviapolis on Dec 1. During winter, we will mainly carry out earthworks and blasting in closed areas, with no impact on airport operations. Light Rail service is planned to begin in 2029.
Vantaa Light Rail's final stop options to be planned in Helsinki Airport's core area in co-operation with Finavia
The City Council of Vantaa approved the reviewed project plan for the Vantaa Light Rail on Monday, 17 November 2025. The Vantaa light rail alliance and Finavia will work together to develop a plan for the placement options of the final stop at the airport.
The City Council approved the specified project plan for Vantaa light rail
A new plan for the airport terminus will be drawn in 2026. The decision on extending the tram line will be made in 2027.
Northern end of Kuriirikuja will be closed to vehicle traffic starting November 10th 2025
Preparatory works on Kuriirikuja will begin on November 10th. The northern end of Kuriirikuja will be closed to vehicle traffic between Staffaksenkuja and Tikkurilantie. The pedestrian and bicycle route will be redirected to the west side of Kuriirikuja.
Preparatory work for the Vantaa light rail begins on Länsimäentie, near the bridge crossing Highway 7 (Porvoonväylä), in November
Preparatory work for the Vantaa light rail will start in mid-November on Länsimäentie, near the bridge crossing Highway 7 (Porvoonväylä). The work is expected to continue until the end of 2025 and, if necessary, into January. Work will be carried out on weekdays between 7–18.