VR cancels all long-distance trains on Tuesday due to safety concerns
In a significant disruption to Finland's rail services, VR, the Finnish state railway company, has announced the cancellation of all its long-distance passenger trains scheduled for Tuesday, February 13. This drastic measure has been taken following the detection of wheel damage on train equipment, suspected to be caused by track defects, particularly in the direction of the Savo line.
Despite the halt in long-distance services, Helsinki Region Transport (HSL) and VR's local commuter trains will operate as usual,