Finland and Sweden reconnected by train for first time in decades

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A new cross-border rail service has launched between Finland and Sweden, restoring a direct train link that had been absent for decades. The route is notable for enabling a continuous rail journey all the way from Portugal to Lapland. This is believed to represent the longest possible train journey within Europe. The connection marks a significant milestone in European rail connectivity, linking the Iberian Peninsula to the far north of the continent.

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