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22-623: Barkarby has a station on the Stockholm commuter rail network, and two metro stations, Barkarby and Barkarbystaden are set to open in 2027 as an extension of the Stockholm Metro Blue Line. During the 1912 Summer Olympics , Barkarby hosted the endurance trials for the equestrian eventing competition . Additionally, the equestrian portion of the modern pentathlon competition took place in Barkarby. Barkarbystaden

44-561: A "building award" to recognize and honor good architectural practices in new constructions and the preservation of culturally, environmentally, or artistically valuable buildings. The award is decided and presented by the environmental and building permit committee. In 2015, the award was given to the apartment building at Ålsta Square in Barkarbystaden. The building was developed by Viktor Hanson and designed by Joliark , through architects Per Johanson and Annika Högsander. In 2014,

66-460: A multifunctional block serving as a meeting place for businesses, education, sports, health, and culture, was completed in early 2022. It includes a full-sized sports hall and a stage for theater and seminars. Seven additional blocks are planned, including Parkkvarteret with 220 apartments already occupied since fall 2023, Brokvarteret with over 400 apartments scheduled for 2025, and other properties designated for hotels, offices, and housing. The area

88-412: A single operational central platform , with two additional tracks only used for passing freight and long-distance trains, with platforms for longer-distance regional trains are under construction. Previous plans existed to rename the station to Stockholm West and later to Järfälla Station, but were dropped by 2018. The station serves 4,900 boarding passengers per day, as of 2022. Barkarby station

110-499: A waiting area and shops. It will be located at the northern entrance of Barkarby station, replacing the current temporary bus stops at the southern entrance. Regional rail Regional rail is a term used for passenger rail services that operate between towns and cities. These trains operate with more stops than inter-city rail , and unlike commuter rail , operate beyond the limits of urban areas , connecting smaller cities and towns. In North America, "regional rail"

132-851: Is a large-scale urban development project located within the Barkarby-Skälby district in Järfälla Municipality and the built-up area of Stockholm. The area is primarily situated on the former site of the Svea Air Wing and later the Svea Air Corps , adjacent to the now-closed Barkarby Airfield . Barkarbystaden is one of the largest expansion areas in the Stockholm region, with plans to develop 14,000 new homes for 30,000 new residents and thousands of new workplaces in offices and commercial spaces by 2035. The ambition

154-467: Is being developed with ground-level commercial spaces to create a vibrant urban district, featuring squares, offices, hotels, and parking garages. Skanska, involved in developing the district's infrastructure, has built a bridge over the E18 motorway connecting Barkarbystaden with Veddesta. This bridge is a crucial link to the emerging transportation hub at Barkarby station, which will integrate commuter trains,

176-400: Is currently undergoing upgrades as part of the large-scale Barkarbystaden developlent project. By 2026, new platforms for regional and long-distance trains will be completed. The station will also feature a new northern entrance on new Veddesta bridge and the newly built Barkarbystaden area, and a new bus station . The expansion includes increasing the number of tracks from two to four on

198-612: Is often used as a synonym for "commuter rail", often using "commuter rail" to refer to systems that primarily or only offer service during the rush hour while using "regional rail" to refer to systems that offer all-day service. Regional rail is usually defined as providing services that link settlements to each other, unlike commuter rail which links locations within a singular urban area. Unlike inter-city services, regional trains stop at more stations and serve smaller communities. They may share routes with inter-city services, providing service to settlements that inter-city trains skip, or be

220-483: Is to transform Järfälla from a suburb into a city, positioning it as a new hub for western Stockholm and the Mälardalen region. The project includes the construction of 18,000 new homes, comprising both rental and condominium apartments, as well as townhouses and villas. In addition to the existing Barkarby Retail Park, the development plans include up to 10,000 new workplaces by 2030. The first residents moved into

242-599: The Blue Line . The extension will add two stations: Barkarbystaden and Barkarby. This extension from Akalla Station will cover approximately 4 kilometers. The groundbreaking for the station took place in August 2018, and the line is expected to be completed by December 2027. Barkarby Metro Station will have two entrances: one at the new northern entrance of the railway station on the Veddesta Bridge, connecting to

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264-496: The Stockholm commuter train network on the Mälaren line , it lies approximately 14.6 kilometers northwest of Stockholm City station . The station is being upgraded to also serve long-distance and regional trains and will include a new metro station as the terminus of the Blue Line extension, expected to open in 2027. Barkarby station originally opened as a stop on the Stockholm - Västerås - Bergslagen Railway in 1878. Over

286-466: The Tomteboda - Kallhäll section of the Mälaren line, which separates commuter rail traffic from regional and long-distance trains. Barkarby station will serve as a transport interchange , integrating commuter trains , regional trains , long-distance trains, and the Stockholm metro system , and buses. Barkarby station will also be part of the Stockholm metro , with the north-western extension of

308-574: The bedrock, excavating 710,000 m of hard rock and using 32,000 m of concrete. Upon completion, the Barkarby station will facilitate easy transfers between the metro, commuter trains, buses, and regional trains from Mälardalen . The new stations are expected to handle approximately 2,800 passengers per hour during peak times by 2030. Barkarbystaden was one of the first areas in Sweden to introduce driverless buses. The trial program concluded on September 30, 2023. Each year, Järfälla Municipality awards

330-482: The Bällsta River. This area is designed as a prominent parkland with greenery, water features, logs, stones, bridges, and attractions, scheduled to be inaugurated at the end of June 2024. The river not only provides recreational opportunities but also aids in managing flow changes and stormwater. Järfälla Municipality is expanding roads, water, sewage, and waste systems to support the new housing. Bas Barkarby,

352-543: The area on May 23, 2014, with twenty apartments ready for occupancy. In January 2016, Herrestaskolan, a new primary and secondary school, was completed. It is Sweden's first major school built entirely from cross-laminated timber and features a dance hall, a large library, and a spacious sports hall with stands. The school is equipped with 1,400 square meters of solar panels to cover a significant portion of its energy needs. The development area spans approximately 15 hectares and includes streets, squares, and "Å-rummet" featuring

374-525: The current terminus at Akalla station. The construction of the Stockholm Metro extension to Barkarby began in August 2018, with an estimated completion time of six years. The extension will feature two new stations, Barkarbystaden and Barkarby , located approximately 30 meters below ground level. The travel time between Barkarby station and Kista is expected to be 9 minutes, and 17 minutes to Solna Centrum . All tracks are being constructed from

396-641: The local "building award" was shared between the Kyrkparken development in Barkarbystaden and the Kallhälls gård redevelopment, with an honorable mention for the "Flottiljens äldreboende" in Barkarbystaden. Barkarby station Barkarby station is a railway station and future metro station located in the Barkarby area of Järfälla Municipality in Stockholm County . Currently part of

418-675: The metro, buses, regional trains, long-distance trains, and the upcoming metro extension on the Blue Line from Akalla. Barkarby is well-connected via the Stockholm commuter rail network. Additionally, as part of the Stockholm Agreement of 2013, the Stockholm Metro 's Blue Line will be extended to Barkarbystaden, with operations expected to begin around 2027. This extension includes two new stations: Barkarbystaden and Barkarby , extending approximately 4 kilometers from

440-488: The new bus terminal, and another on Veddestavägen. The station will be situated approximately 30 meters underground, featuring escalators and lifts for access to the platforms. Artist Irene Vestman has been commissioned to design the station's artwork. A new bus station is also being constructed at Barkarby station, due to open in 2026. The terminal will have 15 bus stands and will occupy 6,000 square meters, with 200 square meters allocated for indoor facilities such as

462-634: The sole service on routes not busy enough to justify inter-city service. Regional rail services are much less likely to be profitable than inter-city, so they often require government funding. This is mainly because many passengers use monthly passes giving a lower price per ride, and that lower average speed gives less distance, meaning less ticket revenue per hour of operation. Subsidies are justified on social or environmental grounds, and also because regional rail services often act as feeders for more profitable inter-city lines. There are also services that are something in between regional and inter-city, like

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484-465: The years, several station buildings were erected, the last of which was built in 1922 and demolished in 1969. In the 1960s, the station was reconstructed as a double-track commuter rail station , to accommodate the growing rail traffic. This station remained in operation until 2014. In 2016, a new station was constructed approximately 250 meters north of the old site, with temporary facilities in place during construction. As of 2024, Barkarby features

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