Train services Helsinki-Turku have been cancelled for over five weeks starting this Monday. The suspension will last until 27 July. During this period, buses will replace trains on the route between Helsinki Central Railway Station and Karjaa.
This interruption is due to an upgrade on the Espoo railway segment. Authorities are expanding the track section from Leppävaara to Kauklahti from two tracks to four. The aim is to increase commuter rail capacity in this busy area.
This project is part of a broader infrastructure plan expected to finish by 2029. The improvements will enhance train frequency and reliability in the long run.
Passengers travelling between Helsinki and Turku must use road transport while the closure is in effect. VR, Finland’s national railway operator, has arranged replacement buses to keep connections active.
The track closure impacts one of Finland’s most important intercity routes. The Helsinki-Turku line serves both daily commuters and long-distance travellers linking the capital region with the southwest of the country.
The suspension of train services Helsinki Turku requires passengers to plan for longer travel times. Replacement buses will run regularly but road transport is generally slower than trains. Travellers should check schedules in advance and allow extra time for transfers.
VR recommends booking tickets early and monitoring updates on their official website. Despite the inconvenience, the upgrade will deliver significant benefits once completed.
