Tapiola is a cultural environment of national significance. It is hoped that the overall appearance of a modern garden city will be visible in the designs and implementation of the station. The Tapiola station will be integrated with the Tapiola business and traffic centre (aerial photo). It is estimated that around 20,000 passengers will use the station daily.
The station will be located on the north edge of Merituulentie. Entrances to the ticket hall will be located on both sides of Merituulentie. The platform will be excavated in rock approximately 30 metres below ground level. The platform will be accessible by escalators and lifts.
Photo: This rendering of the Tapiola station is a draft from the design phase and does not necessarily represent how it might eventually look.
Metro to boost Tapiola's development
The development of Tapiola is closely linked with the construction of the metro. The metro has already given a boost to Tapiola's development, aimed at strengthening the centre of Tapiola from the perspectives of both housing and commercial services. The decision to construct underground parking facilities for the joint use of the shopping centre and the metro station is a demonstration of cooperation between the different operators in the area.