Pöyry has been awarded the design contract by Länsimetro Oy for the next phase of the Western Metro extension in Finland.
The Western Metro line will run from Helsinki to Espoo – the third largest city in Finland.
Pöyry has already provided engineering services for the first phase of the Western Metro line, which is currently under construction, providing track engineering, rock and geotechnical engineering, architectural design and structural engineering, as well as work on some stations and depots.
The 13.5 km extension is estimated to be operational by the end of 2015.
“We want to introduce a quick and sustainable means of transport for the citizens and this Metro extension is an important part of the city development.
“I believe that Pöyry’s experience in several rail and tunneling projects will significantly contribute to the project.” said Olavi Louko, director of technical and environment services, City of Espoo.
Design work for the next stage began in March.
