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    What is tram line 15 (Jokeri light rail) in Helsinki and Espoo?

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    Short answer

    Light rail line 15, known during construction as Raide-Jokeri, started running on 21 October 2023. It links Itäkeskus in Helsinki with Keilaniemi in Espoo and has 34 pairs of stops along about 25 kilometres. Passengers can change to the metro at Keilaniemi, Aalto University (Otaniemi) and Itäkeskus, and to trains at Leppävaara, Huopalahti and Oulunkylä. The City of Helsinki says the line had about 12.6 million boardings in 2025.

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    Why

    1. The City of Helsinki confirms the start date and 34 stop pairs.
    2. The City of Espoo lists the metro and train transfer points.
    3. International Railway Journal gives the length as 25 km.

    Details

    The line replaced trunk bus 550, which had been the busiest bus line in the Helsinki region.

    Tip

    Line 15 is handy for crosstown trips, such as from Leppävaara to Viikki, without going via the city centre.

    What may differ

    Timetables and frequencies change by season. Check the HSL journey planner.

    Common misconception

    Line 15 goes into central Helsinki.

    What actually happens

    It runs around the city, linking suburbs, campuses and stations.

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    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Ticket rules and prices change, so check HSL before you travel.

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