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==Introduction== | |||
This list is based on the timetable period 10 December 2023 to 30 March 2024. {{Standard Abbreviations}} | |||
{{Map Refs ERA-E}} {{Map Refs ERA-R-1}} | |||
==Obscure services== | ==Obscure services== | ||
===Tampere avoiding line: Lempäälä (Tampere Viinikka) – Orivesi (Tampere Järvensivu)=== | |||
(ERA-E 6C3; ERA-R 10C5) FI24/1 | |||
This south to east curve links the Helsinki and Jyväskylä lines. On occasions when overnight trains to and from northern Finland are diverted via Haapamäki because of engineering work on the main line via Parkano, they usually run via the avoiding line and reverse in and out of Tampere station. This is to avoid reversing the formation of the trains, particularly those carrying cars. Use of the avoiding line normally occurs between the stops at Tampere and Seinäjoki. However such diversions are now very rare as the newer Edm sleeping cars need a generator van on non-electrified lines and these are stationed in the north of the country for the sleeper services to Kolari. | |||
===Lahti – Salpausselkä=== | |||
(ERA-E 7A3; ERA-R 10C5) FI24/2 | |||
A short branch from a triangular junction west of Lahti runs to this simple platform north of the main line from Helsinki, and has been used in the past by trains to special events at Lahti Urheilukeskus (a sports arena). Trains have run direct from Helsinki for major [https://lahtiskigames.com/en Lahti Ski Games events] which take place each winter. In 2017, specials ran on 25 February and 4 March. However, there has been no evidence of any more recent trains. This entry will therefore be deleted in the 2024/25 update unless such a train runs again. | |||
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===Turku Platform 17=== | |||
(ERA-E 7A3; ERA-R 10B4) FI24/3 | |||
While the line between (Helsinki -) Kupittaa and Turku is closed for engineering work, only platform 7 is in use at Turku. However, some trains from Tampere are booked to use a temporary platform 17 on the opposite side of the yards, about an 800m walk from station. | |||
{| | {| class="ostable" | ||
| | | | ||
| | | | ||
| | | IC924 | ||
| 16:10 Tampere - Turku Satama | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | | ||
| | | | ||
| | | IC928 | ||
| | | 18:10 Tampere - Turku Satama | ||
|} | |} | ||
===(Tampere -) Kokemäki - Rauma=== | |||
(ERA-E 7A3; ERA-R 10A5-A4) FI24/4 | |||
VR ran midsummer specials to Rauma on two days in 2023 and will do so again on 20 and 23 June 2024. See [https://www.vr.fi/en/news/2024/05/03/travel-easily-by-train-to-summer-events-we-treat-summer-travellers-to-extra Travel easily by train to summer events] | |||
=== | ===Other freight lines=== | ||
Occasional specials are operated over other lines - particularly in the summer - by preservation societies. An annual listing is produced by [http://www.resiinalehti.fi/ ''Resiina'' magazine] and the Heritage Railway Association of Finland. | |||
== | ==Trams== | ||
See [[Finland_-_Tram_services_over_obscure_routes|Finland - Tram services over obscure routes]] | |||
==Other sparse services== | ==Other sparse services== | ||
The following lines have few trains (relative to service levels generally in this country) - fewer than | The following lines have few trains (relative to service levels generally in this country) - fewer than four trains each way on at least three days a week - or do not run each weekday | ||
{| | {| class="osstable3" | ||
| 1 | | 1, 8 and 9 | ||
| Turku - Turku satama ( | | Turku - Turku satama (harbour) | ||
| Three trains each way | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 7 | ||
| Rovaniemi - Kemijärvi | | Rovaniemi - Kemijärvi | ||
| One overnight train each way from/to Helsinki. | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 7 | ||
| | | Kemi (Laurila) - Tornio - Kolari | ||
| Irregular service pattern. Check timetable | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 9 | ||
| Joensuu | | Pieksämäki - Joensuu | ||
| Two trains a day each way | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 11 | ||
| Haapamäki - | | Haapamäki - Keuruu (- Jyvaskyla) | ||
| Three trains a day each way | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 11 | ||
| | | Haapamäki - Ähtäri (- Seinäjoki) | ||
| Two trains a day each way | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 14 | ||
| | | Joensuu - Nurmes | ||
| Two trains a day each way | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 18 | ||
| | | Ilsalmi - Ylivieska | ||
| One train a day each way and one SX in one direction and SuX in the other. | |||
|} | |} | ||
==Deletions since previous edition== | ==Deletions since previous edition== | ||
{| class="dpetable3" | |||
| 2 | |||
| Karjaa - Hanko | |||
| Electrification work has finished and the service is restored | |||
|} | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
{{Navbox Finland}} | |||
[[Category:Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services]] | [[Category:Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:16, 14 May 2024
Introduction
This list is based on the timetable period 10 December 2023 to 30 March 2024. Standard abbreviations are explained here.
Map references for each route entry are given in parentheses ( ). References prefixed "ERA-E" refer to the European Railway Atlas (All-Europe Edition) by M.G. Ball. References prefixed "ERA-R" refer to the European Railway Atlas (Regional Series: Book 1) by M.G. Ball.
Obscure services
Tampere avoiding line: Lempäälä (Tampere Viinikka) – Orivesi (Tampere Järvensivu)
(ERA-E 6C3; ERA-R 10C5) FI24/1
This south to east curve links the Helsinki and Jyväskylä lines. On occasions when overnight trains to and from northern Finland are diverted via Haapamäki because of engineering work on the main line via Parkano, they usually run via the avoiding line and reverse in and out of Tampere station. This is to avoid reversing the formation of the trains, particularly those carrying cars. Use of the avoiding line normally occurs between the stops at Tampere and Seinäjoki. However such diversions are now very rare as the newer Edm sleeping cars need a generator van on non-electrified lines and these are stationed in the north of the country for the sleeper services to Kolari.
Lahti – Salpausselkä
(ERA-E 7A3; ERA-R 10C5) FI24/2
A short branch from a triangular junction west of Lahti runs to this simple platform north of the main line from Helsinki, and has been used in the past by trains to special events at Lahti Urheilukeskus (a sports arena). Trains have run direct from Helsinki for major Lahti Ski Games events which take place each winter. In 2017, specials ran on 25 February and 4 March. However, there has been no evidence of any more recent trains. This entry will therefore be deleted in the 2024/25 update unless such a train runs again.
Turku Platform 17
(ERA-E 7A3; ERA-R 10B4) FI24/3
While the line between (Helsinki -) Kupittaa and Turku is closed for engineering work, only platform 7 is in use at Turku. However, some trains from Tampere are booked to use a temporary platform 17 on the opposite side of the yards, about an 800m walk from station.
| IC924 | 16:10 Tampere - Turku Satama | ||
| IC928 | 18:10 Tampere - Turku Satama |
(Tampere -) Kokemäki - Rauma
(ERA-E 7A3; ERA-R 10A5-A4) FI24/4
VR ran midsummer specials to Rauma on two days in 2023 and will do so again on 20 and 23 June 2024. See Travel easily by train to summer events
Other freight lines
Occasional specials are operated over other lines - particularly in the summer - by preservation societies. An annual listing is produced by Resiina magazine and the Heritage Railway Association of Finland.
Trams
See Finland - Tram services over obscure routes
Other sparse services
The following lines have few trains (relative to service levels generally in this country) - fewer than four trains each way on at least three days a week - or do not run each weekday
| 1, 8 and 9 | Turku - Turku satama (harbour) | Three trains each way |
| 7 | Rovaniemi - Kemijärvi | One overnight train each way from/to Helsinki. |
| 7 | Kemi (Laurila) - Tornio - Kolari | Irregular service pattern. Check timetable |
| 9 | Pieksämäki - Joensuu | Two trains a day each way |
| 11 | Haapamäki - Keuruu (- Jyvaskyla) | Three trains a day each way |
| 11 | Haapamäki - Ähtäri (- Seinäjoki) | Two trains a day each way |
| 14 | Joensuu - Nurmes | Two trains a day each way |
| 18 | Ilsalmi - Ylivieska | One train a day each way and one SX in one direction and SuX in the other. |
Deletions since previous edition
| 2 | Karjaa - Hanko | Electrification work has finished and the service is restored |
