Østhorn (station)
Encyclopedia
Østhorn is a station
on the Sognsvann Line (line 3) of the Oslo Metro in Norway. It is located 7.1 kilometres (4.4 mi) from Stortinget
station between Tåsen
and Holstein
stations. As one of the original stations on the line, Østhorn was opened on 10 October 1934. Nordberg
was formerly the next northbound station, but it was closed in 1992, when the Sognsvann Line was upgraded to metro standard. Østhorn is located near a hill named Havnabakken, where local residents toboggan at winter's time.
had finished the Songsvann Line from Majorstuen
to Sognsvann
station. The line was double-tracked
from Majorstuen to Korsvoll, and single-tracked
from there to Sognsvann. In 1939, the section Korsvoll–Sognsvann was upgraded to double tracks, and the station Korsvoll had its name changed to Østhorn. The name "Østhorn" owes its origins to a crag
by the same name that was demolished during the construction of the Sognsvann Line. The station is now positioned inside the remains of the crag, with metal nest put up to prevent any crumbling of the surrounding crag.
Østhorn was part of Holmenkolbanen
's operating network until 1975, when the municipality of Oslo
bought all the company's stock. In 1993, the stations on the Sognsvann Line were upgraded to metro standard, which involves a heightening and lengthening of the platforms, and installation of third rail
power supply and a new signaling system. During the upgrade, Tåsen station was moved 150 metres (492.1 ft) further north, and Nordberg station
was closed. Many local residents opposed the new station upgrades, arguing that Nordberg had served the area well with its close connection to the elderly center Nordberghjemmet. Many wanted to rather close Østhorn or Holstein
than Nordberg, since the latter was the most used station in the area. Oslo Sporveier
stated that the access roads to Nordberg were very steep and dangerous, and referred to a case in the 1950s where some local youth had been tobogganing over the rail intersection at Nordberg, and hit a truck near the station. They also argued that the 200 metres (656.2 ft) distance between Nordberg and Holstein was too close for having two stations, and promised to build a one-way walkway from Nordberg to Holstein.
on contract with Ruter
. The rapid transit serves the station every 15 minutes, except in the late evening and on weekend mornings, when there is a 30-minute headway
. Travel time along the 7.1 kilometres (4.4 mi) portion to Stortinget
in the city center is 13 minutes.
The station provides correspondence to the bus lines 22 and 25 on the top of Havnabakken, a five minute walk away.
in a minimalist and standardised style with constructions of wood and steel. Østhorn serves the residential areas Korsvoll
and Nordberg
. The station is located at the bottom of a small hill named Havnabakken, where local residents toboggan at winter's time.
Metro station
A metro station or subway station is a railway station for a rapid transit system, often known by names such as "metro", "underground" and "subway". It is often underground or elevated. At crossings of metro lines, they are multi-level....
on the Sognsvann Line (line 3) of the Oslo Metro in Norway. It is located 7.1 kilometres (4.4 mi) from Stortinget
Stortinget (station)
Stortinget is an underground rapid transit station on the Common Line of the Oslo Metro, Norway. It is located in the heart of the city center, next to Stortinget, the Parliament of Norway. The station is served by all six lines of the metro. At the street level, the station serves tram routes 17,...
station between Tåsen
Tåsen (station)
Tåsen is a station on the Sognsvann Line of the Oslo Metro in Oslo, Norway. The station is located between Berg and Østhorn stations and is from Stortinget. As one of the original stations on the line, Tåsen was opened on 10 October 1934. The station was moved north in the 1990s, when the line...
and Holstein
Holstein (station)
Holstein is a station on the Sognsvann Line of the Oslo Metro in Norway. The station is located between Kringsjå and Østhorn stations. Holstein was opened during the Second World War, in 1941. Formerly Nordberg was the next southbound station, but it was closed in 1992, at the same time as...
stations. As one of the original stations on the line, Østhorn was opened on 10 October 1934. Nordberg
Nordberg (station)
Nordberg was a station on the Sognsvann Line of the Oslo Metro in Oslo, Norway. It was opened on 10 October 1934, and was located between Østhorn and Holstein stations, in a level crossing with the steep road Borgestadveien. The station saw several accidents, and was closed on 5 May 1992 when the...
was formerly the next northbound station, but it was closed in 1992, when the Sognsvann Line was upgraded to metro standard. Østhorn is located near a hill named Havnabakken, where local residents toboggan at winter's time.
History
Korsvoll station opened on 10 October 1930, when AkersbanerneAkersbanerne
A/S Akersbanerne was a municipal owned company that operated tramways in the former Municipality of Aker in current Oslo, Norway. The company was established in 1917, and opened the suburban Østensjø Line tramway in 1926; it took over the majority ownership of Holmenkolbanen in 1933, that owned the...
had finished the Songsvann Line from Majorstuen
Majorstuen (station)
Majorstuen is a subway station on the Oslo Metro and a light rail station on the Briskeby Line of the Oslo Tramway. It is located in the Majorstuen neighborhood in the Frogner borough....
to Sognsvann
Sognsvann (station)
Sognsvann station is the last stop on Sognsvann Line, the western side of line 3 on the Oslo T-bane. The station is located south of the lake Sognsvann. Next to the station on the west side is the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, while on the east side are the Norwegian National Archives.The...
station. The line was double-tracked
Double track
A double track railway usually involves running one track in each direction, compared to a single track railway where trains in both directions share the same track.- Overview :...
from Majorstuen to Korsvoll, and single-tracked
Single track (rail)
A single track railway is where trains in both directions share the same track. Single track is normally used on lesser used rail lines, often branch lines, where the traffic density is not high enough to justify the cost of building double tracks....
from there to Sognsvann. In 1939, the section Korsvoll–Sognsvann was upgraded to double tracks, and the station Korsvoll had its name changed to Østhorn. The name "Østhorn" owes its origins to a crag
Cliff
In geography and geology, a cliff is a significant vertical, or near vertical, rock exposure. Cliffs are formed as erosion landforms due to the processes of erosion and weathering that produce them. Cliffs are common on coasts, in mountainous areas, escarpments and along rivers. Cliffs are usually...
by the same name that was demolished during the construction of the Sognsvann Line. The station is now positioned inside the remains of the crag, with metal nest put up to prevent any crumbling of the surrounding crag.
Østhorn was part of Holmenkolbanen
Holmenkolbanen
A/S Holmenkolbanen was a company that owned and operated part of the Oslo Tramway and Oslo Metro in Norway from 1898 until 1975 when services were taken over by the majority owner Oslo Sporveier. Holmenkolbanen opened the Holmenkoll Line in 1898, and expanded it to become the first Nordic...
's operating network until 1975, when the municipality of Oslo
Oslo
Oslo is a municipality, as well as the capital and most populous city in Norway. As a municipality , it was established on 1 January 1838. Founded around 1048 by King Harald III of Norway, the city was largely destroyed by fire in 1624. The city was moved under the reign of Denmark–Norway's King...
bought all the company's stock. In 1993, the stations on the Sognsvann Line were upgraded to metro standard, which involves a heightening and lengthening of the platforms, and installation of third rail
Third rail
A third rail is a method of providing electric power to a railway train, through a semi-continuous rigid conductor placed alongside or between the rails of a railway track. It is used typically in a mass transit or rapid transit system, which has alignments in its own corridors, fully or almost...
power supply and a new signaling system. During the upgrade, Tåsen station was moved 150 metres (492.1 ft) further north, and Nordberg station
Nordberg (station)
Nordberg was a station on the Sognsvann Line of the Oslo Metro in Oslo, Norway. It was opened on 10 October 1934, and was located between Østhorn and Holstein stations, in a level crossing with the steep road Borgestadveien. The station saw several accidents, and was closed on 5 May 1992 when the...
was closed. Many local residents opposed the new station upgrades, arguing that Nordberg had served the area well with its close connection to the elderly center Nordberghjemmet. Many wanted to rather close Østhorn or Holstein
Holstein (station)
Holstein is a station on the Sognsvann Line of the Oslo Metro in Norway. The station is located between Kringsjå and Østhorn stations. Holstein was opened during the Second World War, in 1941. Formerly Nordberg was the next southbound station, but it was closed in 1992, at the same time as...
than Nordberg, since the latter was the most used station in the area. Oslo Sporveier
Oslo Sporveier
Kollektivtransportproduksjon AS is a municipal owned public transport operator of Oslo, Norway, the name meaning simply "public transportation producer". It operates the trackage and maintains the stock of the Oslo Metro and Oslo Tramway, as well as owning eight operating subsidiaries...
stated that the access roads to Nordberg were very steep and dangerous, and referred to a case in the 1950s where some local youth had been tobogganing over the rail intersection at Nordberg, and hit a truck near the station. They also argued that the 200 metres (656.2 ft) distance between Nordberg and Holstein was too close for having two stations, and promised to build a one-way walkway from Nordberg to Holstein.
Service
Østhorn is served by the line 3 on the Sognsvann Line, operated by Oslo T-banedriftOslo T-banedrift
Oslo T-banedrift AS is a limited company that is responsible for operating Oslo Metro , the rapid transit in Oslo, Norway. The company is owned by Kollektivtransportproduksjon that again is owned by the city council...
on contract with Ruter
Ruter
Ruter As is the public transport authority for Oslo and Akershus, Norway. The company, organized as a limited company is responsible for managing, but not operating, public transport in the two counties, including bus, the Oslo Metro, the Oslo Tramway and ferries...
. The rapid transit serves the station every 15 minutes, except in the late evening and on weekend mornings, when there is a 30-minute headway
Headway
Headway is a measurement of the distance/time between vehicles in a transit system. The precise definition varies depending on the application, but it is most commonly measured as the distance from the tip of one vehicle to the tip of the next one behind it, expressed as the time it will take for...
. Travel time along the 7.1 kilometres (4.4 mi) portion to Stortinget
Stortinget (station)
Stortinget is an underground rapid transit station on the Common Line of the Oslo Metro, Norway. It is located in the heart of the city center, next to Stortinget, the Parliament of Norway. The station is served by all six lines of the metro. At the street level, the station serves tram routes 17,...
in the city center is 13 minutes.
The station provides correspondence to the bus lines 22 and 25 on the top of Havnabakken, a five minute walk away.
Facilities
Østhorn has two platforms, each with a wooden shed. The sheds are designed by Arne HenriksenArne Henriksen
Arne Henriksen is a Norwegian architect that has designed many Norwegian railway stations. He worked at NSB Arkitektkontor from 1975 til 1989.-Stations he designed:* Holmlia Station * Frognerseteren Station...
in a minimalist and standardised style with constructions of wood and steel. Østhorn serves the residential areas Korsvoll
Korsvoll
Korsvoll is an area in the borough Nordre Aker in Oslo, Norway.The area is located between the areas Brekke and Nordberg, northwest of the old industrial area Nydalen. The area borders on the forest area Nordmarka, and is a popular residential area for families.The local sports club is Korsvoll IL....
and Nordberg
Nordberg
Nordberg is a neighbourhood in Nordre Aker in Oslo, the capital of Norway.From 1934 to 1992 it was served by Nordberg Station on the Sognsvann Line, but is now served by Østhorn and Holstein on the same line.-References:...
. The station is located at the bottom of a small hill named Havnabakken, where local residents toboggan at winter's time.
External links
- Metro stations in the west
- Entry at Norwegian Railway Club