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The Government has proposed that EUR 20 million be allocated in the General Govern-ment Fiscal Plan for 2026–2029 for a planning project to extend the European track gauge from Sweden to Finland

Launching the project to plan the Nordic railway, Rail Nordica, is a historic decision. This is about more than just developing military mobility, which will improve Finland’s security of supply and plays a key role in total defence; this is a major project that will boost growth and employment. The Finnish Transport infrastructure Agency will launch the planning swiftly,” says Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne

The first phase involves planning a connection from the Haaparanta–Tornio border cross-ing point to Kemi. The planning project will start in 2025. According to a preliminary estimate, the costs of constructing the Rail Nordica line from northern Finland to Oulu will amount to more than EUR 1.5 billion.

The track gauge in Finland is 90 mm wider than the one used in the rest of Europe. Extending the European track gauge from Sweden to Finland would ensure efficient rail transport services between the Nordic countries and connect Finland even more closely to the West.

The text has been prepared based on a statement from the Ministry of Transport and Communications.

European railway gauge to Finland — Planning for Rail Nordic starts

The Finnish government proposes 20 million euros for the project from 2026 to 2029. The money will be used to start planning the extension of European rail gauge from Sweden to Finland.

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Railway track. The image was created by artificial intelligence.