Topic: Finland

Finland-China train popular enough to be regular trip

A new regular rail freight service between Finland and China has been launched. A train runs once every two weeks in both directions between Hefei in the east of China to the terminal Vuosaari near...Read more

08-05-2019|Comment|author: Majorie van Leijen

Stadler shunting locomotive for VR Group, source: Stadler

Stadler improves shunting at Finnish freight terminals

Stadler Rail has concluded an agreement with Finnish state-owned railway company VR Group for the delivery 60 new diesel-electric shunting locomotives. The vehicles will improve the operational efficiency at marshalling yards, freight terminals and on...Read more

24-04-2019|Comment|author: Mykola Zasiadko

Kilometre-long trains and no gauge switch: this is Railgate Finland

From China to Europe per train in 12 to 14 days; it is possible when the entry gate is Finland, and the terminal to arrive the Railgate Finland in Kouvala. Finland has the same broad...Read more

16-04-2019|Comment|author: Majorie van Leijen

A freight train on transit through Kazakhstan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Regular railway service Finland-China almost a fact

The railway connection between Finland and China is set to become a regular service by the end of this year. After almost a year of operations, the service proved to be highly successful and meets...Read more

15-08-2018|Comment|author: Majorie van Leijen