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 new 19-kilometre line linking a new port.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Location | Southern Finland |
| Coordinates | 60°15′39″N 25°7′48″E |
| Start | Savio |
| End | Vuosaari |
| 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. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- "Rail traffic about to start through Vuosaari Harbour track's 13.5-km tunnel". Helsingin Sanomat. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
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