Stockholm Metro, Rapid transit system in Stockholm County, Sweden
Stockholm Metro is a rapid transit system in Stockholm County that runs along three color-coded lines converging at T-Centralen station. The hundred stations in total are located both underground and above ground throughout the capital region.
The first line began operating in 1950, connecting the city center to southern suburbs during postwar expansion. Additional routes followed in the 1960s and 1970s as Stockholm developed new residential areas.
Station names reference nearby neighborhoods and historical landmarks, reminding commuters of the city's geography every day. Many travelers use the underground spaces as weather-protected passages between different parts of town.
Trains run from early morning until after midnight, with frequency varying by time of day and route. A single ticket allows transfers throughout the entire public transport network of the region.
Some stations on the blue line display raw rock on walls and ceilings, as the architects chose to leave the natural geology visible. This decision shaped the unmistakable character of several underground stops in the network.
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