To read about changes concerning the routes you use, go to page hsl.fi/en/travelling/services-now(Link leads to external service) that contains bulletins on specific routes and areas. You can also get information on specific areas and routes directly via email. On hsl.fi, go to “My information” and then “My options”, after which you can add areas and the routes and stops you use to your favorites.
Route changes in Laajasalo – new route 87 to begin operating
The bus routes in Laajasalo will undergo changes that take effect on Monday 14 August. The purpose of the changes to routes and headways is to meet the new demand caused by the increased number of residents in the area. Additionally, the large number of construction sites in the area have also had an impact on the matter.
These changes include, for instance, route changes for buses 84 and 88, the launch of the new bus route 87 and other smaller changes.
Some school bus routes to switch to winter timetables already before 14 August
The autumn term starts at different times in different municipalities, which means that some of the school bus routes will switch to winter timetables already before 14 August. Moreover, some routes will also operate additional services from Wednesday 9 to Friday 11 August according to the start and end times of classes.
Minor changes to neighborhood bus routes in Helsinki
There will be small changes to the neighborhood bus routes in Eastern Helsinki. As of Thursday 10 August, neighborhood bus route 805 will be rerouted to run via Puotila and replace route 801 that is to be withdrawn.
Additionally, neighborhood bus route 814 will start running via Merikorttitie and Merikorttikuja in Vuosaari on Thursday 10 August. This will make it easier for passengers to reach the local services in the area.
In addition, the name of the terminus for neighborhood routes 31 and 32 in western Helsinki will change to “Lassila” on 14 August. The actual bus routes will remain as is, but the name is changed to better describe the terminus.
Trams 3 and 10 to resume to serve their regular termini and night tram 9N to begin operating
As several construction sites are closed, trams 2, 3 and 10 will again be able to serve their old termini. Tram 2 will again start running to Ilmala. In the future, the tram will run via Kamppi metro station instead of Mannerheimintie. The purpose of the route change in Kamppi is to improve traffic flow during the Mannerheimintie renovation project.
Additionally, tram 10 will resume its normal route to Pikku Huopalahti. As a result, tram 3 will be able to start serving its old terminus in Meilahti.
Furthermore, HSL’s first night tram 9N will start operating on weekends between Jätkäsaari and Linjat. Together, trams 9 and 9N will provide passengers with tram services almost round the clock along their route on weekends.
Metro to provide higher service frequency during peak hours
The metro will begin operating at a higher service frequency during peak hours in order to meet the growing passenger demand. On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, the metro will depart from the termini every 5 minutes, which means that the metro will run every 2.5 minutes between Itäkeskus and Tapiola. Correspondingly, the headways will be 6 and 3 minutes on Mondays and Fridays.
Having weekday timetables that change depending on the day of the week will make it possible to provide more services on the busiest days when the number of passengers is the highest.
Special traffic arrangements to continue for commuter trains
Please note that track work is still being carried out on the Main Line, which continues to have an effect on the services of K, I and P trains operated by HSL and D, R and Z trains operated by VR. As regards HSL’s train services, the special arrangements will last until the end of October.