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The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft government proposal to amend the Private Roads Act. The proposed amendments respond to the needs identified by the authorities and courts applying the act, as well as to feedback from stakeholders. Comments may be submitted until 11 May 2026.

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31.10.2025 | The Government and the municipal shareholders of West Railway Ltd (Turku, Espoo, Salo, Lohja, Vihti and Kirkkonummi) have agreed to initiate construction of the project if a negotiated settlement is formally approved by their respective decision-making bodies.

13.6.2024 | The State and the shareholder municipalities of West Railway Ltd – Turku, Espoo, Salo, Lohja, Vihti and Kirkkonummi – have been negotiating on the terms and conditions of the pre-agreement which will enable the transition to the construction phase of the West Railway. Helsinki, which was involved in the planning phase of the project, will not take part in funding the construction phase.

21.11.2024 | On 21 November 2024, the Government submitted to Parliament its proposal to amend the budget proposal for 2025. The Government proposes funding for the Digirail project, which involves the modernisation of Finland's rail traffic control system, and several rail, urban tramline and road projects. The Government also proposes EUR 400 million for the construction of West Railway, subject to certain conditions.

11.3.2024 | The name of the company Finnish Rail (Suomi-rata Oy) is changing, and the company will continue operations as Airport Line (Lentorata Oy). The company’s mission is to plan the rail link between Pasila and Kerava via Helsinki Airport until it is ready for construction.

19.12.2023 | On 19 December 2023, the Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy discussed the next steps for the Finnish Rail (main railway line development) and One Hour Train (fast rail link between Helsinki and Turku) companies.

19.12.2023 | On 19 December 2023, the Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy discussed the next steps for the Finnish Rail (main railway line development) and One Hour Train (fast rail link between Helsinki and Turku) companies.

14.3.2019 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications can continue the preparations for the railway project companies promoting the Suomi-rata ("Finland rail line") and Turun tunnin juna ("high-speed Helsinki-Turku rail line"), but the shareholder agreements of the companies will be approved by the next Government.

18.9.2023 | The State of Finland, represented by the Ministry of Transport and Communications and in cooperation with the Ministry of Finance, is starting negotiations with the current shareholders of Finnish Rail Ltd to change the purpose of the company to cover only the planning of the Airport Line. At the same time, the name of the company will be changed to Lentorata Oy. In addition, other amendments to the shareholder agreement and the articles of association required by this will be negotiated.

14.3.2019 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications can continue the preparations for the railway project companies promoting the Suomi-rata ("Finland rail line") and Turun tunnin juna ("high-speed Helsinki-Turku rail line"), but the shareholder agreements of the companies will be approved by the next Government.

31.5.2016 | The annual general meeting of Finavia Corporation was held in Helsinki on 31 May 2016. The meeting adopted the financial statements for 2015, discharging the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer from liability. The seven current members of the Board were reappointed for 2016.

31.5.2016 | The annual general meeting of Finavia Corporation was held in Helsinki on 31 May 2016. The meeting adopted the financial statements for 2015, discharging the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer from liability. The seven current members of the Board were reappointed for 2016.

31.5.2016 | The annual general meeting of Finavia Corporation was held in Helsinki on 31 May 2016. The meeting adopted the financial statements for 2015, discharging the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer from liability. The seven current members of the Board were reappointed for 2016.

31.5.2016 | Shareholders’ meeting instructs Finavia to address the derivatives contracts Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 31.5.2016 12.09 Type: Press release The annual general meeting of Finavia Corporation was held in Helsinki on 31...

28.9.2021 | On 21 May 2021, central government and municipal negotiators reached an agreement on establishing a project company for planning the Itärata eastern rail link. The company would be tasked with planning and financing the Lentorata–Porvoo–Kouvola railway line project until the line is ready for construction. The Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy discussed the establishment of the project company from the state’s point of view on 28 September 2021.

21.5.2021 | State and local government negotiators have reached an agreement on the establishment of a project company to assist in the planning of the East Railway.

21.5.2021 | State and local government negotiators have reached an agreement on the establishment of a project company to assist in the planning of the East Railway.

3.3.2020 | On 13 February 2020, central and local government authorities and Finavia Corporation reached agreement on establishing project companies for promoting the Finland Railway link and the high-speed rail link between Helsinki and Turku as well as on the financing shares of the parties involved.

21.1.2021 | On 20 January 2020, the Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy supported the guidelines for promoting the investment in the eastern rail transport link.