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New train service connects Finland and Sweden for first time in decades
Monday, August 10, 2026
A new rail connection between Finland and Sweden opened, restoring direct train service between the two countries for the first time since the 1990s. The route allows passengers to travel by train from Portugal through central Europe to Lapland in northern Finland. According to the operators, the journey spans approximately 3,200 kilometers and is believed to be Europe's longest continuous train route.
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