Blasting has concluded at Gullmarsplan station, marking a significant milestone for the extension of Stockholm's Blue Line. This expansion, branching from Kungstradgarden, will have two arms: one heading east to Nacka and the other southward through Gullmarsplan to Sockenplan, linking with the Hagsatra branch to become part of the Blue Line. The extension is set to introduce six entirely new stations: Sofia, Hammarby canal, Sickla, Jarla, Nacka, and Slakthusomradet.

In the southward direction, scheduled for opening in 2030, construction includes:

• Crafting a new level beneath the Green Line's platform at Gullmarsplan, accessed by high-speed elevators due to its depth of 70 meters below ground.
• Erecting a new station in the Slakthus area, replacing the existing Globen and Enskede gård stations.

The latest milestone before the holidays marked the completion of blasting more than 1,400 meters of track and service tunnels between Sodermalm and Globen. Gullmarsplan station now sees all rock removed, making way for a new platform, 70 meters below ground level, which will integrate with the existing subway. Access to this platform will be facilitated by five high-speed elevators, reaching the ticket hall in about 40 seconds.

Alongside these achievements, are the blasting out of the shaft for rapid lifts at Gullmarsplan station, the platform, and the ventilation tower in Koleraparken has also taken place. The ventilation tower is designed to serve as a habitat for small birds and bumblebees.

Now, a new phase of work commences. The station will witness the encasement of lifts within concrete molds, while in the tunnels and on the platform, preparations will be underway for future installation work.

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