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    When will the Espoo city rail line be finished?

    The new tracks between Leppävaara and Kauklahti.

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    Short answer

    The Espoo city rail line is a joint project of Espoo, Kauniainen and the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency to build two additional tracks next to the existing ones between Leppävaara and Kauklahti, about 14 km. It will separate commuter trains from long-distance trains, as was done between Helsinki and Leppävaara in 2001. Yle reported that the Leppävaara–Espoon keskus section is expected to be completed as planned in 2028, but construction between Espoon keskus and Kauklahti will continue at least in 2029. The project has caused several weekend and summer breaks in Coastal Line train services, with replacement buses.

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    Why

    1. Two extra tracks between Leppävaara and Kauklahti.
    2. Leppävaara–Espoon keskus: due in 2028.
    3. Espoon keskus–Kauklahti: work continues into 2029.

    Details

    The Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency presentation lists about 20 new bridges, a 99 m tunnel at Kaupunginkallio and 8 accessible stations.

    Tip

    During track work breaks, replacement buses such as 211E and 211U have run between Leppävaara and Kauklahti, so check the journey planner.

    What may differ

    The agency's presentation says commuter trains are planned to run every 10 minutes once the line is ready.

    Common misconception

    The Espoo city rail line is already finished.

    What actually happens

    The first section is due in 2028 and the rest later.

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