Skullerud (station)

Skullerud
General information
LocationØstensjø, Oslo
Norway
Coordinates59°51′58″N 10°50′21″E / 59.86611°N 10.83917°E / 59.86611; 10.83917
Elevation133.5 m (438 ft) amsl
Owned bySporveien
Operated bySporveien T-banen
Line(s)Østensjø Line
Distance11.3 km (7.0 mi) from Stortinget
ConnectionsBus: 70 Vestbanen / Vika
73 Bjørndal (evening rush hour)
73 Jernbanetorget (morning rush)
76 Hvervenbuka
76 Bøler
79 Holmlia
79 Grorud
Construction
Structure typeAt-grade
AccessibleYes
History
Opened26 November 1967; 56 years ago (1967-11-26)

Skullerud (pronunciation) is a station on Østensjø Line of the Oslo Metro, located in the Østensjø borough, between Bogerud and Mortensrud. Since its opening 26 November 1967, it was the end station of the line until Østensjøbanen was extended to Mortensrud in 1997. The area around Skullerud station has a mixture of residential areas and businesses, including the former centers for Norsk Data and Tandberg Radio. The station is also a node for several bus lines.