Grünerløkka–Torshov Line

The Grünerløkka–Torshov (Norwegian: Grünerløkka–Torshov-linjen) is a tramway line running between Jernbanetorget to Storo in Oslo, Norway. It is served by lines 11, 12 and 18 of the Oslo Tramway. The line serves the city-centre of Oslo, Grunerlokka and Sagene. The line is currently served by SL79, SL95 and SL18 trams.

Grünerløkka–Torshov Line
Overview
Native nameGrünerløkka–Torshov-linjen
OwnerKollektivtransportproduksjon
LocaleOslo, Norway
Termini
Service
TypeTramway
SystemOslo Tramway
Services11 12 18 
Operator(s)Oslo Sporvognsdrift
Rolling stockSL79, SL95 and SL18
History
Opened1878
Technical
Number of tracksDouble
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Electrificationformerly 600 V DC, currently 750 V DC
Operating speed50 kilometres per hour (31 mph)
Route map

Grefsen
Storo bru
Storo
Grefsenveien
Bjølsen
Lisa Kristoffersens plass (1924)
Treschows gate (closed)
Bentsebrua
Sagene
(1899)
Sandaker senter
Torshov
Bentse Bridge
Bentsebrugata (closed)
Torshovgata depot (1899)
Biermanns gate
Sannergata moved to Schleppegrells gate
Birkelunden
(Schleppegrells gate)
Olaf Ryes plass
Schous plass
Nybrua
Nybrua bridge
over Aker River
Nybrua
to Brugata Gamleby Line
(moved to Biskop Gunnerus gate)
Storgata
Nygata
Krikeristen
Biskop Gunnerus' Gate, Gamleby Line
Jernbanetorget
Biskop Gunnerus' Gate
Jernbanetorget
to city center
Dronningens gate
Øvre Slottsgate
Aker Brygge

The line was built by Kristiania Sporveisselskap and opened for horsecars in 1878 from Stortorvet to Grünerløkka, and was extended on 12 April 1879 to St. Halvards Plass.[1] Electrification occurred in 1899, with a further extension to Grefsen Station in 1902. There was also a former depot near Olaf Ryes plass tram stop (at Thorvald Meyers gate 49). In 1934, the Kjelsås Line was constructed; branching off at Storo, going through Disen and the suburbs of Kjelsås, before terminating at Kjelsås tram stop. Between 1988 and 1998, the trams to Sagene ran via the Grünerløkka Line and they branched off after Torshov tram station. [2]

References

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  1. ^ Aspenberg, Nils Carl (1994). Trikker og forstadsbaner i Oslo. Oslo: Baneforlaget. p. 6. ISBN 978-82-91448-03-9.
  2. ^ "Oslo tram line 5 (closed) - Tram Travels". tramtravels.com. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
 
Grünerløkka–Torshov Line on an old map