When will construction work begin?
Construction begun in November 2009 from Ruoholahti.
When will the west metro be complete?
The metro completion date depends on various factors. Metro traffic to Matinkylä could begin in 2015 at the earliest.
When will the metro be extended from Matinkylä to Kivenlahti?
Extension of the metro to the west from Matinkylä requires separate investigation and planning. It is not yet known when it would be possible to make decisions on construction.
Will the metro be automated or will it have a driver?
The entire metro line between Helsinki and Espoo will be automated, i.e. driverless. The automation will first be implemented on the existing metro line.
How long will the station platforms be?
The stations are being designed to fit two pairs of train cars.
Will there be a depot in Espoo from where the trains can be fed to the line in the mornings and taken in case of breakdown?
Space will be reserved in Matinkylä for a metro train storage and cleaning facility which could be used to store some pairs of cars. This will increase the efficiency of traffic start-up in the morning as trains can be fed to the line from both ends. Trains requiring maintenance during the day can be directed to turnaround tracks where necessary.
Will there be a traffic control centre?
The main control centre will be shared with the existing metro line.
Will the personnel be from Espoo or will there be a new company in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area to be in charge of everything?
According to law, the Helsinki Metropolitan Area Council is charged with the organisation of traffic.
When did Länsimetro Oy begin operations?
Länsimetro Oy began operations on 15 June 2007, the date of the first Board meeting. The Board of the company comprises Olavi Louko (chairman), Matti Lahdenranta (vice-chairman), Tuula Saxholm, Martti Merra, Pekka Vaara, Reijo Tuori and Raimo Inkinen. The Board invited Timo Kuismin as its secretary and appointed Matti Kokkinen as the company's Managing Director. Martti Tieaho was appointed as a permanent special advisor.
Will the stations preceding Matinkylä be introduced beforehand or only once the entire route is complete?
The west metro will be introduced once completed. It will not be possible to organise feeder traffic to Tapiola alone. This means there will be two feeder traffic terminals in Espoo when metro traffic begins: Matinkylä and Tapiola.