NORWAY: Skanska has signed a NKr1·7bn contract to build the underground Skøyen station as part of Oslo’s 8 km Fornebu Line metro project.
The station hall will be approximately 45 m below ground level.
The station is intended to increase capacity and improve connectivity between metro, tram, rail and bus services at one of Oslo’s busiest public transport hubs. Announcing the contract on May 27, Skanska said construction would be carried out with a strong focus on energy efficiency and reduced climate impact.
Construction is scheduled to start in September for completion in 2029.
