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==Helsinki: HKL/HST==
==Helsinki: HKL/HST==
Advertised journeys in the public timetable dated 19 June 2017
Advertised journeys from 4 March 2019 but note reduced service PDFs are issued for 17 June - 11 August 2019. Following major route changes in 2017, route maps for [https://www.hsl.fi/en/new-tram-routes-2017/future-changes-tram-network further changes] until 2025 are available. System map as at October 2022 [https://hslfi.azureedge.net/globalassets/matkustaminen/tulostettavat-aikataulut-ja-kartat/reittikartat/liikennevalineittain/ratikka_297x420_skemaattinen_17102022_toolon_hallille.pdf here].


===Eiran Sairaala - Telakkakatu loop===
As a guide, some of the following were in use from 4 March 2019 whilst the route via Sörnäinen and from Helsinginkatu to Sörnäinen was closed until early 2020.  
* Route 1A (note '''A''' in timetable) Mondays to Fridays approx every 12 minutes 05:50 to 09:23 and 14:45 to 18:48 from Eiran Sairaala, returning at 05:55 to 09:31 and 14:54 to 18:54 from Eira Telakkakatu.


===Kauppatori: west to north curve===
===[From Linnanmäki (etelä)] via west to north curve to Urheilutalo===
* Used by route 1 Mondays to Fridays starting from Kauppatori approx every 20 minutes 09:52 to 14:51. Also used by the Spårakoff pub tram (see below). Also note an anti-clockwise one-way system between Senaatintori and Kauppatori used by trams 1/1A/2.
Routes 1 & 8 on Diversion
 
===Urheilutalo & along Sturenkatu via Roineentie stop and west to north curve to Hattulantie===
 
Route 1 temporarily reverts to how it ran prior to the 2017 changes, plus by route 7 diverted away from Sörnäinen.
 
===West to East beyond Roineentie stop at Mäkelänkatu Road junction/Hattulantie and west to north curve to Paavalinkirkko===
 
As well as traversing most of the above entry, this additional section is used by routes 6/6T & 8 on diversion.
 
Additionally trams from or to Koskelan depot or Vallila depot would use this section in entering or leaving service for routes 1 and 7. In earlier years, trams coming off service ran advertised to either depot but there is no indication in published timetables for 2017 of any such workings - trams are advertised only to the last stopping place on their normal route. '''Reports of any depot workings that do carry passengers over this section would be welcomed by the compilers'''.
 
===Kauppatori: west to north curve (giving west to north run from Unioninkatu to Pohjoisesplanadi)===
Spårakoff pub tram (see below). Note that there is an anti-clockwise one-way system between Senaatintori and Kauppatori used by Route 2.


===Kauppiaankatu - Katajanokan terminaali loop===
===Kauppiaankatu - Katajanokan terminaali loop===
* Used by route 5 on frequent but with gaps in departures from Kauppiaankatu (ca. 06:40 to 07:40, 10:16 to 12:55 Daily plus 16:04 to 17:57 SSuO, 20:16 to 22:51 SuX, 18:45 to 19:51, 22:07 to 22:50 SuO) as service based around connections with vessel sailings.
Route 5 operates all days but with significant gaps in service, [which varies by season] - primarily related to connections with Viking Line sailings.
===Kalevankatu east to south - Hietalahti===
Curve used by Route 6. Terminus is on an anti-clockwise loop and this curve is only used between 05:50 and 11:50 SSuX, 07:42 and 11:48 SO and 09:10 and 12:36 SO as after these times trams continue as route 6T to Länsiterminaali


===Kalevankatu east to west===
===Kalevankatu north-east to south-east [Hietalahti]===
Used by route 6T to Länsiterminaali after daily times in above entry until 23:20 daily
Due to route 6 being extended from stop Hietalahdentori to Eiranranta on 6 April 2021, this street loop no longer has a regular service. Previously Route 6 ran on an anti-clockwise loop via Kalevankatu with this connecting curve used until about 13:15, then 19:00 & 21:15, at other times trams continued as route 6T to Länsiterminaali (next entry).
===Kalevankatu east to south===
 
Used by route 6T from Länsiterminaali but only after 12:01 SuX, 12:49 SuO
===Kalevankatu north-east to west ''and'' west to south-east [Hietalahti]===
Due to route 6 being extended from stop Hietalahdentori to Eiranranta on 6 April 2021, this street loop no longer has a regular service. Previously used by Route 6T to and from Länsiterminaali, after about 13:15, or until end of service except between 19:00 & 21:15. 


===Vallila - Koskelan halliin (Koskela tram depot)===
===Vallila - Koskelan halliin (Koskela tram depot)===
The depot is at the end of a branch about 1.5 km long off the north end of routes 6 and 8. Trams coming off service '''to''' Koskelan halliin show a special yellow destination blind and route letter '''H''', and are shown by note '''k''' in timetables for routes 1, 1A, 3B (as from Olympialaituri), 3T (as from Eläintarha), 6 (none then), 7A (as from Pasila station), 7B (as from Senaatinori) and 8. The journeys are mainly at the end of the day's service, but with additional journeys as the peak services wind down. Trams are not advertised in passenger service '''from''' the depot.
The depot is at the end of a branch about 1.5 km long off the north end of routes 6 and 8. In earlier years, trams coming off service ran advertised to the depot but there is no indication in published timetables for 2017 of any such workings to or from this depot. '''Reports of any depot workings that do carry passengers over otherwise unserved lines or curves to this depot would be welcomed by the compilers'''.
* From Käpylä Pohjolanaukio via route 1: 09:17 SSuX, 09:52 SSuX, 10:13 SSuX, and about every 15 mins from 17:12 SSuX to 19:00 SSuX
* From Eira Telakkakatu via route 1A: none then
* From Olympialaituri via route 3B: 00:55 SuO, 00:59 SuX, 01:07 SuO, 01:15 SuX, 01:19 SuO, 01:31, 17:12 SO, 17:15 SSuX, 17:44 SuO, 19:32 SSuX, 19:35 SO, 22:17 SX, 22:51 SX, 22:52 SO
* From Eläintarha via route 3T: 01:12 SuO, 01:24 SuX,01:25 SuO, 01:37 SuO, 01:40 MO, 01:41 MSuX, 01:49 SuO, 01:56 MO, 01:57 MSuX, 17:39 SO, 18:50 SSuX, 18:51 SuO, 20:20 SO, 20:57 SSuX, 22:21 SSuX, 22:31 SO, 22:41 SuO, 23:02 SuO, 23:35 SSuX
* From Hietalahti via route 6: none then
* From Pasila station via route 7A: 18:09 SuO, 19:27 SO, 20:24 SSuX, 21:09 SuO, 21:19 SO, 22:15 SSuX, 23:07 SSuX, 23:09 SO, 23:13 SuO, 23:20 SSuX, 23:22 SO, 23:28 SuO, 23:35 SSuX, 23:36 SO, 23:40 SuO
* From Senaatintori via route 7B: 18:03 SSuO, 19:35 SSuX, 20:33 SSuO, 21:59 SSuX, 23:02 SSuX, 23:05 SSuO, 23:15 SSuX, 23:19 SSuO, 23:31 SSuO, 23:33 SSuX
* From Salmisaari via route 8: 18:28 SSuX, 19:41 SSuX, 21:10 SSuX, 21:59 SSuX, 22:35 SSuO, 22:45 SSuX, 22:47 SSuO, 22:55 SSuX, 23:00 SSuO, 23:05 SSuX, 23:13 SSuO, 23:16 SSuX, 23:25 SSuO, 23:26 SSuX


===Sturenkatu from junction with Mäkelänkatu to Hämeentie===
===Erottaja - Kolmikulma turning circle===
Certain trams to Koskelan halliin also use this route.
This anti-clockwise turning circle via Yrjönkatu and Uudenmaankatu has no regular service, but is often used  during engineering works (such as was the case during July and August 2017 by route 7) to provide a turn-back facility for a route that is partially blocked.
* From Käpylä Pohjolanaukio via route 1: 09:17 SSuX, 09:52 SSuX, 10:13 SSuX, and about every 15 mins from 17:12 SSuX to 19:00 SSuX
* From Eira Telakkakatu via route 1A: none then
* From Pasila station via route 7A: 18:09 SuO, 19:27 SO, 20:24 SSuX, 21:09 SuO, 21:19 SO, 22:15 SSuX, 23:07 SSuX, 23:09 SO, 23:13 SuO, 23:20 SSuX, 23:22 SO, 23:28 SuO, 23:35 SSuX, 23:36 SO, 23:40 SuO
Trams from Käpylä Pohjolanaukio and Pasila make a left turn from Mäkelänkatu into Sturenkatu. Those from Eira Telakkakatu (when operated) run along Sturenkatu, crossing over Mäkelänkatu.


===Sörnäinen south - west curve, between Hämeentie and Helsingegatan===
===Pasila===
Temporarily in use from January 2008 to 9 August 2008 by routes 3B and 3T (apart from journeys to Koskelan halliin with note '''k''' in timetable) and the Spårakoff pub tram (see below) because of closure for engineering work of line north from Hakaniemi via Kallio Berghäll.
The large anti-clockwise terminal loop regularly used by route 9 at Pasila has two connecting curves on its eastern side which had no regular use but since 17 October 2022 can be travelled in service. Previously only used when route 7 was blocked by engineering work west of Pasila (such as was the case during July and August 2017).


===Spårakoff Pub Tram===
===SpåraKOFF Pub Tram===
The [http://www.koff.net/sporakoff Spårakoff Pub Tram] operates an anti-clockwise circuit from Mikonkatu (close to the main railway station, on its east side) via Linnanmäki, Ooperatalo, Ylioppilastalo and Kauppatori, during the course of which it uses the following lines which have no other passenger service:
The [http://www.koff.net/ SpåraKOFF Pub Tram] (scroll down to Spårakoff and click the box <i>Reitti ja aikataulu</i> on that page) has operated an anti-clockwise circuit starting from the non-passenger Mikonkatu loop (Railway Square - on east side of main railway station; its only pick-up point). The website [http://www.koff.net/sporakoff 2019 map] does not indicate direction but if anti-clockwise it will be via Kaarlenkatu, Linnanmäki, Ooperatalo, Ylioppilastalo, Kauppatori and Kansallisarkisto and use the following lines and curves which have no other passenger service in this order:
* North to east curve out of Mikonkatu
* The loop and North to East curve out of Mikonkatu  
* East to south curve from Nordenskiödinkatu to Mannerheimintie at Oopera
* East to south curve at Oopera from Nordenskiödinkatu into Mannerheimintie  
* East to south curve from Liisankatu to Kaisaniemenkatu at Kaisaniemi [Snellmaninkatu]
* Inside loop at Kauppatori (giving west to east run from Unioninkatu to Pohjoisesplanadi) ''(as does vintage tram)''
* Loop off Kaisaniemenkatu via south to west curve into Vilhonkatu to return to Mikonkatu
* South to north curve near Senaatintori from Katariinankatu to Snellmaninkatu across Aleksanterinkatu
In 2017 it runs SuX 5 May - 16 September, departing Mikonkatu at 14:00, 15:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00 & 20:00 with extras at 13:00 SO and 21:00 FSO from 30 June - 26 August. Departure was earlier if the tram was full.
* East to south curve at Snellmaninkatu from Liisankatu into Kaisaniemenkatu ''(opposite direction to vintage tram)''
* Loop off Kaisaniemenkatu via Vilhonkatu to return to Mikonkatu ''(completes anti-clockwise circuit here but there is usually a gap between pick up and set down stops)''
 
2019 service: Not every day between 3 May - 14 September, mainly hourly from 14:00 to 20:00 (also earlier and later journeys as advertised in peak summer). Departures have been known to leave early if the tram was full. 2019 fare €12.
 
===Vintage Tram===
The Oy Stadin Ratikat's [http://www.stadinratikat.fi/english/museoliikenne.html vintage tram] operates a clockwise circuit from Kauppatori ''(although it is briefly anti-clockwise there)'' via the route shown on their website during the course of which it uses the following lines and curves which have no other passenger service: 2019 Fare €6
* South to east curve at Snallmaninkatu from Kaisaniemenkatu into Liisankatu ''(opposite direction to SpåraKOFF Pub Tram)''
* East to south curve at Senaatintori from Aleksanterinkatu into Unioninkatu
* Platform loop at Kauppatori (giving west to east run from Unioninkatu to Pohjoisesplanadi) ''(as does SpåraKOFF Pub Tram)''
 
2019 service: SSuO, 18 May - 1 September ''(but see their website for additions and exceptions such as Mid-summer weekend)'', at 10:00 and every 20 to 30 mins until 17:00. During bad weather the service may be cancelled.


==See also==
==See also==
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Revision as of 14:34, 31 October 2022

Introduction

Some tram systems advertise their depot workings and enable one to ascertain the regular use by passenger-carrying services of junctions or sections of line that do not otherwise see public service. This occasional series lists such services that have come to notice. While the data for each system is current at the date stated, it is not the intention to endeavour to keep every entry up to date at every service change - the listing serves as a guide for travellers as to the sort of services they can look out for, enabling them to check current published timetable material at their time of travel.

To assist in tracing services, the route and/or timetable number for each journey is shown in parentheses, e.g. (1). Days of operation are in English notation (respectively: Su, M, T, W, Th, F, S) - plus "O" for only, "X" for excepted. Su (Sundays) usually includes public holidays in mainland Europe - but check locally.

Listings for other systems throughout the world - in the same format as shown below (please include date of timetable validity) - will always be welcomed.

Helsinki: HKL/HST

Advertised journeys from 4 March 2019 but note reduced service PDFs are issued for 17 June - 11 August 2019. Following major route changes in 2017, route maps for further changes until 2025 are available. System map as at October 2022 here.

As a guide, some of the following were in use from 4 March 2019 whilst the route via Sörnäinen and from Helsinginkatu to Sörnäinen was closed until early 2020.

[From Linnanmäki (etelä)] via west to north curve to Urheilutalo

Routes 1 & 8 on Diversion

Urheilutalo & along Sturenkatu via Roineentie stop and west to north curve to Hattulantie

Route 1 temporarily reverts to how it ran prior to the 2017 changes, plus by route 7 diverted away from Sörnäinen.

West to East beyond Roineentie stop at Mäkelänkatu Road junction/Hattulantie and west to north curve to Paavalinkirkko

As well as traversing most of the above entry, this additional section is used by routes 6/6T & 8 on diversion.

Additionally trams from or to Koskelan depot or Vallila depot would use this section in entering or leaving service for routes 1 and 7. In earlier years, trams coming off service ran advertised to either depot but there is no indication in published timetables for 2017 of any such workings - trams are advertised only to the last stopping place on their normal route. Reports of any depot workings that do carry passengers over this section would be welcomed by the compilers.

Kauppatori: west to north curve (giving west to north run from Unioninkatu to Pohjoisesplanadi)

Spårakoff pub tram (see below). Note that there is an anti-clockwise one-way system between Senaatintori and Kauppatori used by Route 2.

Kauppiaankatu - Katajanokan terminaali loop

Route 5 operates all days but with significant gaps in service, [which varies by season] - primarily related to connections with Viking Line sailings.

Kalevankatu north-east to south-east [Hietalahti]

Due to route 6 being extended from stop Hietalahdentori to Eiranranta on 6 April 2021, this street loop no longer has a regular service. Previously Route 6 ran on an anti-clockwise loop via Kalevankatu with this connecting curve used until about 13:15, then 19:00 & 21:15, at other times trams continued as route 6T to Länsiterminaali (next entry).

Kalevankatu north-east to west and west to south-east [Hietalahti]

Due to route 6 being extended from stop Hietalahdentori to Eiranranta on 6 April 2021, this street loop no longer has a regular service. Previously used by Route 6T to and from Länsiterminaali, after about 13:15, or until end of service except between 19:00 & 21:15.

Vallila - Koskelan halliin (Koskela tram depot)

The depot is at the end of a branch about 1.5 km long off the north end of routes 6 and 8. In earlier years, trams coming off service ran advertised to the depot but there is no indication in published timetables for 2017 of any such workings to or from this depot. Reports of any depot workings that do carry passengers over otherwise unserved lines or curves to this depot would be welcomed by the compilers.

Erottaja - Kolmikulma turning circle

This anti-clockwise turning circle via Yrjönkatu and Uudenmaankatu has no regular service, but is often used during engineering works (such as was the case during July and August 2017 by route 7) to provide a turn-back facility for a route that is partially blocked.

Pasila

The large anti-clockwise terminal loop regularly used by route 9 at Pasila has two connecting curves on its eastern side which had no regular use but since 17 October 2022 can be travelled in service. Previously only used when route 7 was blocked by engineering work west of Pasila (such as was the case during July and August 2017).

SpåraKOFF Pub Tram

The SpåraKOFF Pub Tram (scroll down to Spårakoff and click the box Reitti ja aikataulu on that page) has operated an anti-clockwise circuit starting from the non-passenger Mikonkatu loop (Railway Square - on east side of main railway station; its only pick-up point). The website 2019 map does not indicate direction but if anti-clockwise it will be via Kaarlenkatu, Linnanmäki, Ooperatalo, Ylioppilastalo, Kauppatori and Kansallisarkisto and use the following lines and curves which have no other passenger service in this order:

  • The loop and North to East curve out of Mikonkatu
  • East to south curve at Oopera from Nordenskiödinkatu into Mannerheimintie
  • Inside loop at Kauppatori (giving west to east run from Unioninkatu to Pohjoisesplanadi) (as does vintage tram)
  • South to north curve near Senaatintori from Katariinankatu to Snellmaninkatu across Aleksanterinkatu
  • East to south curve at Snellmaninkatu from Liisankatu into Kaisaniemenkatu (opposite direction to vintage tram)
  • Loop off Kaisaniemenkatu via Vilhonkatu to return to Mikonkatu (completes anti-clockwise circuit here but there is usually a gap between pick up and set down stops)

2019 service: Not every day between 3 May - 14 September, mainly hourly from 14:00 to 20:00 (also earlier and later journeys as advertised in peak summer). Departures have been known to leave early if the tram was full. 2019 fare €12.

Vintage Tram

The Oy Stadin Ratikat's vintage tram operates a clockwise circuit from Kauppatori (although it is briefly anti-clockwise there) via the route shown on their website during the course of which it uses the following lines and curves which have no other passenger service: 2019 Fare €6

  • South to east curve at Snallmaninkatu from Kaisaniemenkatu into Liisankatu (opposite direction to SpåraKOFF Pub Tram)
  • East to south curve at Senaatintori from Aleksanterinkatu into Unioninkatu
  • Platform loop at Kauppatori (giving west to east run from Unioninkatu to Pohjoisesplanadi) (as does SpåraKOFF Pub Tram)

2019 service: SSuO, 18 May - 1 September (but see their website for additions and exceptions such as Mid-summer weekend), at 10:00 and every 20 to 30 mins until 17:00. During bad weather the service may be cancelled.

See also