Helsinki–Riihimäki railway project: Renovation work in the Jokela area gets underway
Renovation work in the Jokela area will begin with the construction of foundations for electricity pylons on the eastern side of the track from 4 May 2026. Completion of the electricity pylon foundation works will enable the construction of a new underpass for Blennerintie beneath the railway, the associated road connections and the bridge crossing the Palojo River.
– Preparatory work for construction is now getting underway in Jokela, including the laying of foundations for electricity pylons, which will increase construction traffic in the area. We ask local residents and those travelling in the area for their understanding and patience, says Riitta Parviainen, Project Manager at the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency.
Blennerintie is being built as a joint project with the municipality of Tuusula on the section between Peltokaaren puistotie and Nukarintie, and it will pass under the Helsinki–Riihimäki railway line via a new underpass. Construction of the new Blennerintie underpass, road connections and the bridge crossing the Palojoen River is expected to begin in early autumn 2026. Construction of the bridge under Jokelantie will also commence at a later date.
Platform 3 at Jokela station will be out of service during weeks 19–23
Due to the installation of gantries, which has already begun on the Purola–Jokela section, there will be disruptions to train services during weeks 18–23. The disruption will affect night-time and early morning services. The same interruptions will now be utilised for the foundation work for the electricity pylons at Jokela railway yard, which is about to begin. Platform 3 at Jokela station will be out of use during weeks 19–23.
Further information on the Helsinki–Riihimäki railway project:
Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency
Project Engineer Piia Jokihaara, 029 534 3038, piia.jokihaara@vayla.fi
Project Manager Riitta Parviainen, 029 534 3034, riitta.parviainen@vayla.fi
Project Engineer Hanna Sipiläinen, 029 534 3490, hanna.sipilainen@vayla.fi
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