Savio Rail Tunnel
The Savio Rail Tunnel connects the Vuosaari Harbour with the Helsinki–Tampere main line in Kerava.[1][2] It is near the capital city of Helsinki, Finland. The tunnel is single track, electrified and 13.5 kilometres long. Construction began in 2004, and the tunnel opened in November 2008. The tunnel is part of a 19-kilometre Vuosaari harbour rail.
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Location | Southern Finland |
| Coordinates | 60°15′39″N 25°7′48″E |
| Start | Savio, Kerava |
| End | Länsisalmi, Vantaa |
| Operation | |
| Opened | November 28, 2008 |
| Operator | VR Group |
| Character | Freight |
| Technical | |
| Length | 13.5 kilometres (8.4 mi) |
| No. of tracks | Single |
| Track gauge | 1,524 mm (5 ft) |
| Electrified | 25 kV AC |
| Operating speed | 80 kilometres per hour (50 mph) |
| Lowest elevation | −20 metres (−66 ft) |
References
- "Cold weather causes trains to fail in Vuosaari Harbour tunnel". Helsingin Sanomat. Archived from the original on 10 June 2012. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- "Rail traffic about to start through Vuosaari Harbour track's 13.5-km tunnel". Helsingin Sanomat. Archived from the original on 17 August 2013. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
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