First phase of planning

The focus points for planning in 2026 are Pirkkala, South Tampere, and Höytämö in Lempäälä. However, the level of service will be reviewed from the perspective of the entire public transit network, so changes can also affect other areas. Our goal is to provide a clear, functional, and sustainable public transit plan which will be launched in August 2028.

Tram

Tram routes expand to the East and South:

  • Route 1 continues from Kaupin kampus to Ruotula
  • Route 3 continues from Sorin aukio to Partola via Härmälä

Feeder routes (buses):

  • Kaupin kampus: 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 ja 41
  • Hiedanranta: 21, 22, 23, 24, 81 ja 82
  • Partola: 30, 31, 32, 36 ja 37

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Buses

Route changes: routes 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 20, 23, 24, 28, 30, 31, 32, 34, 36, 40, 52, 80Y, and 82.

New connections: routes 9, 19, and 51.

Service stops:

  • route 11 will be replaced by routes 28 and 31
  • route 13 will be replaced by routes 9, 10, 28, and 36
  • route 26 will be replaced by routes 24, 36, 37, and 51
  • route 29 will be replaced by routes 4, 7, 9, 16, 19, and 23

Other bus routes are not included in the first planning phase.

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Route-specific itinerary descriptions

The itineraries and route numbers listed below are preliminary and may change during the further planning of the 2028 Route Network. Final decisions will be made as the planning process progresses in autumn 2026.

Trams form the backbone of public transportation

Tram connections between Sorin aukio and Partola replace a substantial part of present bus service running the same route. Because of this, a large portion of current direct bus routes will change to feeder routes to the tram in Partola.

The overhaul will result in more frequent intervals, better connections between areas, and smoother travel routes both within Pirkkala and when traveling between Tampere and Pirkkala.

The Pirkkala-Linnainmaa project

Service levels inform route development

Public transit is developed according to different transportation needs. Planning is informed by service level objectives, which establish, for example, how often buses run in an area.

Linjasto 2028 -suunnitelmassa joukkoliikenteen palvelu paranee monilla alueilla. Pysäkki voi olla hieman nykyistä kauempana, mutta yleensä kävelymatka pysäkille on enintään 600 metriä (alle 10 minuuttia).

Under the Route network 2028 plan, public transit service improve in many areas. A stop may be located a wee bit farther away than it is now, but generally the walking distance to a stop will be no more than 600 meters (less than 10 minutes).

Nysse's service level objectives