The West Railway is a partly double-track rail link between Helsinki and Turku, which is currently in the planning stage. The connection will significantly reduce the travel time between the cities and provide new opportunities for mobility, growth and development.
The new rail line will consist of four parts: the Espoo regional railway line, the Espoo–Salo direct railway line running from Espoo to Salo via Lohja, the Salo–Turku double track-railway line and the Turku rail yard area from the Kupittaa railway station to the Turku Central Station.
The more direct lines in the areas of the Espoo–Salo direct railway line and the Salo–Turku railway line will significantly reduce the total distance of the Helsinki–Turku railway line, and the double railway lines will make traffic smoother. The railway line will also bring opportunities for commuter traffic to entirely new localities.
The purpose of West Railway Ltd is to draw up the plans for the Espoo–Salo direct railway line and Salo–Turku double-track railway line, finance the two projects and build the new railway link. The Espoo regional railway line and the Turku train yard area are not included in the company’s duties.
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Why do we need The West Railway?
The new railway link will enable commuter train operations between Helsinki and Turku for up to 15 new stations.
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Project funding and schedule
Railway projects are significant in scope, and their planning proceeds in stages. West Railway Ltd is primarily responsible for the railway plans. Once the plans are completed, the railway construction project can start.
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The West Railway consists of five railway plans
To facilitate a new rail link between Helsinki and Turku, five separate railway plans will be prepared and developed further toward the construction stage as individual plans.
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Information for landowners and residents in the affected area
We have gathered current information for landowners, property owners and others living and operating in the area affected by the railway.