Service group: Transport
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.
The Tikkurila bus terminal is moving in February
The light rail tunnel will eventually run under the Tikkurila bus terminal, which is why the buses must move elsewhere for the duration of the construction. According to the current information, this change will take place in early February 2026.
The light rail construction sites are expanding in December
The Vantaa light rail construction sites have impacted the lives of residents in Tikkurila’s center since the spring. In December, the construction of the light rail will begin to cover a significantly larger area.
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.
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.
Heavy Traffic in Vantaa
One of the goals of Vantaa’s transport policy program is to ensure the smooth operation of freight traffic on main routes and to support delivery traffic in city centers.
Geotechnical fieldwork related to the Vantaa Light Rail project will begin in early November 2025 on Länsimäentie, in the areas of Vantaa and Helsinki
In early November, trial ground stabilization will start on Länsimäentie at the border between Vantaa and Helsinki. The purpose of these tests is to determine the most suitable and cost-effective soil reinforcement method for the area before the main construction begins. Work will start in week 45
The Ratatie P1 park-and-ride facility will be closed at the end of October
The P1 park-and-ride facility located on Ratatie, north of Tikkurila Station, will be closed during the week starting October 27.