Future
There are a few realistic plans for extensions in the Stockholm metro in the near decades.
- A one-station branch on the green line from Odenplan to Karolinska/Norra station. This metro extension outperforms the alternatives in a cost-benefit analysis. An early estimate of the cost is SEK 1.4 billion, and a build time of 3–5 years, which is also dependent on coordination with other constructions in the area, e.g. the Citybanan commuter rail tunnel.
- Extension of the blue line from Kungsträdgården to Nacka with three possible end points: Nacka centre (SEK 7–7.5 billion), Orminge (SEK 10.5–11 billion), or Gustavsberg (SEK 15.5–16 billion). An alternative to the metro extension would be to improve on the existing bus traffic; another, to double-track the lightly loaded Saltsjöbanan commuter railway and connect it to the Tvärbanan light rail line. A main objection is that relatively few live near Nacka centre, and people arriving by bus with a target along the red or green line would get two changes, instead of the one today.
Read more about this topic: Rapid Transit In Sweden
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