
Electrification of the Hyvinkää-Hanko railway line, in freight transportation by reducing environmental impact and increasing operational efficiency It gave great momentum to the Finnish logistics sector. Fossil-free electric traction Thanks to this, the logistics network has become more sustainable and carbon emissions have dropped significantly.
Electrification Powers Freight Transportation
Thanks to this modernization VR’s (Finnish Railways) electric freight transport started to operate actively on this important route. Hyvinkää-Karjaa railway section, received official approval for electric freight transport and the first electric freight trains Arrived at Hanko Port on February 3.
Joni Lehtonen, Vice President of Commerce at VR Transpoint, this development is important in reducing logistics emissions and promoting sustainable transport. a critical step He emphasized that:
- Electrification offers environmentally friendly transportation solutions by expanding load capacity.
- It speeds up logistics processes by eliminating diesel-electric transitions.
- Efficient electric traction is provided with the new generation Vectron locomotives.
- All the electrical energy VR uses comes from fossil-free sources.
A Big Step for Hanko Port
Electrification has increased the service capacity of Hanko Port, significantly improving logistics processes. Accelerated port operations and improved rail access, offers customers more efficient transportation solutions.
Anders Ahlvik, General Manager of Port of Hanko Ltd., this project In line with EU environmental goals and the port's sustainability strategy He said the following, stating that:
🔹 Hanko Port has become more efficient and environmentally friendly thanks to electrification.
🔹 Logistics processes have been optimized in the supply chain, from production facilities to customers.
Sustainable Future in the Finnish Railway Network
VR will continue to expand electric transport on Finland's railway network. With increasing electrification:
- Larger cargo will be able to be carried with fewer trains.
- Logistics costs will be reduced by optimizing energy usage.
- Greenhouse gas emissions will be reduced and environmental impact will be minimized.
Lehtonen emphasised that investments in sustainable transport increase Finland's export competitiveness and effectively reduce logistics-related emissions.
With these developments Finland is accelerating the green transformation in rail transport and making a strong contribution to the sustainable logistics drive in Europe.