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		abbe98 on May 20, 2025 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Finland announces migration of its rail network to... The connection between Finland and Sweden was built in 1919, however it was recently electrified(January 2025). It's dual gauge(four rails).

mytailorisrich on May 20, 2025 [–]

Ok so it's passengers link that is under development. Doesn't change the big picture, though.

abbe98 on May 20, 2025 | [–]

I don't think there are any ongoing projects, the current link can take passenger trains but there are no plans to do so at the moment.

https://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torne%C3%A5%E2%80%93Haparanda-...

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