Joint plan includes cross-border HS services: Finland and Russia have developed a joint plan to improve freight and passenger rail services between the two countries. It includes a cross-border high-speed service. (Finland/Russia).

International Railway Journal | April 1, 2001| | Copyright

FINLAND's unique position as the only European Union (EU) member country that has a common border with Russia interests everyone in Europe. Russia's proximity is also a very important factor for Finland's transport sector.

The Finnish border with Russia is the only physical border between the EU and Russia Finland is the only western country that has the same rail gauge as Russia and the other CIS countries. This factor naturally means that railway deliveries are quicker, simpler and more efficient.

Today, the Finnish and Russian railways have a bilateral ...

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