Finland by Rail
The rail network interconnects the major Finnish cities. Trains have 5741 kilometers of tracks (passenger trains 3977 kms). The most important sections of line are electrified, like the lines from Helsinki to Turku, to Pori, to Tampere, to Jyväskylä, to Rovaniemi, to Iisalmi and to Joensuu.
Rail Network in Finland
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The rail network interconnects the major Finnish cities. Trains have 5741 kilometers of tracks (passenger trains 3977 kms). The most important sections of line are electrified, like the lines from Helsinki to Turku, to Pori, to Tampere, to Jyväskylä, to Rovaniemi, to Iisalmi and to Joensuu.
Finnish trains are spacious, comfortable and clean. The scenery among the lines is beautiful, especially in Eastern Finland where there are many lakes. You can travel either by a car carrier train or by a passenger train. You can also choose whether you would like to travel through the night or at the day time.
Several discount tickets are available such as children aged 6-16 years get 50% discount from the prices. Children under 6 years travel free of charge .The group reduction for 3 passengers is 15 % from the normal rate.
Finnrailpass
The Finnrailpass is good for unlimited travel on all trains in Finland. It is obtainable for passengers living permanently outside Finland. The Finnrailpass entitles the holder to travel for 3, 5 or 10 days within one month. The ticket is personal and the holder must show the ticket collector on the train his/her passport or identity card. Prices are between €122 and €331. Note that children aged 6-16 years pay half fare.
VR Group
VR's core business are transport and track maintenance services. VR provides safe, high-standard and environmentally friendly transport and related services for freight customers and passengers. For the Finnish state, other public bodies and industrial corporations VR professional track design, construction and maintenance services.
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