As part of a major bridge renovation project, Kannelmäki station is being upgraded to make it safer and more accessible
Kreate is carrying out a major renovation of the Kannelmäki train station in Helsinki. The project, with a total budget of nearly 8.5 million euros, is part of a comprehensive renovation program for three Ring Rail Line stations, aimed at improving safety, accessibility, and the overall travel experience. Most of the work will take place during the rail service suspension in the summer of 2026. The client is Helsinki Metropolitan Area Transport.
The renovation of Kannelmäki train station brings together Kreate’s extensive expertise in railways and bridges as we upgrade the platform areas, stairways, elevators, and canopies, as well as the electrical and HVAC systems.
The most technically challenging section is the connecting bridge crossing the Ring Rail Line, which runs over the electrified track. The bridge repair requires exceptionally precise planning and execution, as the demolition and reinforcement work is strictly tied to the schedule of the rail service interruption. The load-bearing bridge deck, roof, and glass facades of the connecting bridge will be replaced, and the steel frame will be reinforced.
Construction is taking place in connection with a station located in a bustling urban environment, which places high demands on safety, logistics, and the organisation of passenger routes. Preparatory work will begin in April–May 2026. The most critical phases of the project will be carried out during the rail service suspension from June 1 to August 9, 2026.
The renovation of the Kannelmäki train station is part of a broader project to modernise three adjacent stations on the Ring Rail Line. On the same section of track, we are also carrying out a major renovation of the Malminkartano station tunnel, combining our expertise in railway engineering with our specialized knowledge of rock construction.
The renovation project will be carried out in accordance with the Green Deal’s principles for zero-emission construction sites and is scheduled for completion in November 2026. The client is Metropolitan Area Transport Ltd, and the contract is worth nearly 8.5 million euros.
Learn more about the project on our website Kreate is renovating the Kannelmäki train station in Helsinki – the nearly €8.5 million project is part of a renovation of three stations along the Ring Rail Line – Kreate
Status
Ongoing
Category
Address
Sitratori 2, Helsinki
Completion
11/2026
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Position
Name
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Construction manager
Teemu Kiiskinen
+358 40 734 6029
teemu.kiiskinen@kreate.fi
Site manager, railway
Janne Salo
+358 40 683 4303
janne.salo@kreate.fi
Site manager, bridge
Taisto Malinen
+358 50 5280 272
taisto.malinen@kreate.fi
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