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Helsinki
March 25, 2022
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Europe
Direct trains between Finland and Russia suspended
The only direct passenger rail service between Finland and Russia will stop operating from March 28 and will remain suspended indefinitely.
February 5, 2021
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Fleet
New Skoda LRVs for Brno and Helsinki
The city of Brno, Czech Republic, has awarded Skoda a framework contract for up to 40 ForCity LRVs, as Helsinki places an order for 23 ForCity LRVs.
February 2, 2021
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Europe
Finnish government approves Helsinki - Russian border HSL funding plans
Finland’s Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy has approved plans to finance construction of a high-speed line between Helsinki and the Russian border.
February 2, 2021
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Light Rail
Helsinki agrees sale of Variotram fleet
Helsinki City Transport (HKL) entered a sales agreement to sell a fleet of 40 24.4m-long Variotram metre-gauge LRVs, which were phased out in 2018.
September 24, 2020
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Policy
Finnish government plans relaunch of Kajaani night train
The Finnish government has begun negotiations with state operator VR to restart overnight services between Helsinki and Kajaani, Kainuu.
June 18, 2020
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High-speed
Finnish regional council delays Finland - Estonia undersea rail tunnel
Plans to build a high-speed tunnel between Finland and Estonia have been delayed by up to six years after a decision to route the project under Helsinki.
June 1, 2020
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Light Rail
Helsinki unveils proposed Viikki-Malmi light rail line
Helsinki has released a master plan for the proposed Viikki-Malmi light rail line, which will run from the city centre to the northeast.
May 5, 2020
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Commuter Rail
VR wins tender to operate Helsinki commuter trains
Helsinki Regional Transport Authority (HSL) has awarded VR Group a 10-year contract to operate commuter services around the Finnish capital.
February 6, 2020
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Fleet
CAF awarded €100m Nordic fleet and maintenance contracts
VY has awarded CAF subsidiary Euromaint a contract to maintain the Bergen Railway fleet over nine years.
July 2, 2019
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Europe
Southern Finland passenger rail tender suspended
The Finnish government has suspended plans to competitively tender operation suburban and regional services in the south of the country.
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