Unused Stations
In addition to the metro stations already in operation, forward-looking design has led to extra facilities being constructed in case they are needed in the future.
- Kamppi
- The current metro station lays in an east-west direction. A second metro station was excavated at the same time of construction in 1981. This station is perpendicular (north-south) to the first one and has platforms 100m in length, slightly shorter than those above. Tunnels designed to eventually connect the two sets of lines curve off from the west-end of Kamppi. See also: Helsingin Sanomat published side elevation plan and photograph of second level.
- Hakaniemi
- Two station boxes were constructed in Hakaniemi. Intended for future expansion, the second is presently unused.
- Kaisaniemi
- A second area exists below the current platforms, with the intention to allow for future expansion.
- Munkkivuori
- The designers of Finland's first shopping centre were very enthusiastic about the rumoured plans for a metro system all over Helsinki—something that would not appear for another 20 years. Built in 1964, the station does not fit into any future metro lines and is unlikely to be used. The platform area is currently partially littered with building-rubble from more recent construction works in the area and the only visible evidence of the ahead-of-its-time station are a pair of large escalators. The escalators lead down from the main part of the shopping mall to the below-ground area where the ticket office would have been. The entrance to the lower level is behind the strange-shaped photographic shop.
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