Yellow Line Fridhemsplan–Älvsjö: Status of Stockholm's New Metro
- A completely new metro line, the "Yellow Line," will be built between Fridhemsplan and Älvsjö. The line will be approximately 8 kilometers long and include six new stations: Fridhemsplan, Liljeholmen, Årstaberg, Årstafältet, Östbergahöjden, and Älvsjö. 1 2 3 4
- Construction is planned to start in 2026, and the construction period is estimated to be approximately nine years. 1
- Preparatory work for the Yellow Line is in full swing at several locations in the Stockholm area. 1
What the city has decided
- Stockholm City Council adopted the detailed development plan for the metro line extension on May 4, 2026, despite reservations from the Moderates, Liberals, and Center Party, who had their own proposal. 1
- The detailed development plan gained legal force on June 2, 2026, enabling the underground construction of the metro and regulating the use of entrances and exits above ground. 1
- Region Stockholm is the project owner and developer for the entire expansion project. 1
What remains uncertain
- The construction period is estimated to be approximately nine years from the start of construction in 2026, but an exact opening date is not specified. 1
- Some political parties (Moderates, Liberals, and Center Party) expressed reservations about the adopted proposal, including concerns about the efficiency of interchange points due to elevator solutions and early exclusions of station locations at Hornstull and Marieberg. Questions also remain regarding the management of construction traffic and its impact at Älvsjö IP. 1 2
Why is this happening?
The purpose of the new Yellow Line is to strengthen public transport in a growing Stockholm, connect city districts, enable new housing and workplaces, and relieve existing public transport, especially the Red Line and T-Centralen. 1 2 3
What happens next?
Construction for the Yellow Line is planned to start in 2026, and preparatory work is ongoing. The project will continue with the construction of the metro section and the six stations over the next approximately nine years. 1
How the issue has been handled
Agenda items tracked by Kortfattat since 2026, in chronological order.
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2026-04-15Agenda · Kommunstyrelsen
New Metro Line: Fridhemsplan to Älvsjö Expansion Plan
The City Council is proposed to adopt a detailed plan to enable the expansion of the new Yellow metro line between Fridhemsplan and Älvsjö. This 7.8-kilometer stretch will include six new stations: Fridhemsplan, Liljeholmen, Årstaberg, Årstafältet, Östbergahöjden, and Älvsjö. The expansion aims to strengthen public transport, connect city districts, and facilitate new housing and workplaces in a growing Stockholm.
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2026-05-04Minutes · Kommunfullmäktige
New Metro Line: Fridhemsplan to Älvsjö Expansion Plan
The City Council has adopted the zoning plan for the expansion of the new yellow subway line between Fridhemsplan and Älvsjö. This line will include six new stations: Fridhemsplan, Liljeholmen, Årstaberg, Årstafältet, Östbergahöjden, and Älvsjö. The decision was made despite reservations and a counter-proposal from the Moderates, Liberals, and Centre Party.
Check the information
- Fridhemsplan–Älvsjö metro expansion – City of Stockholm Checked 2026-10-12
- Yellow Line to Älvsjö – Region Stockholm Checked 2026-10-12